Baking and Pastry Arts Degree Programs

As a baking & pastry arts student at The Culinary Institute of America, you'll receive an amazingly well-rounded education that will prepare you to meet the challenges of a demanding industry. Choose from two baking & pastry degree programs:

Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Baking & Pastry Arts—21 months

If you already have a bachelor's degree or you're changing careers, the college's proven associate degree program may be the best complement to your current skills.

• Extensive hands-on classes in baking and pastry
• Curricula that focuses on baking and pastry fundamentals
• The opportunity to start your baking and pastry career in less than two years

Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts Management—38 months

If you're coming directly out of high school or have had some experience working in baking and pastry before college, going for the power of the bachelor's degree makes a lot of sense for you.

• Everything that's in the AOS programs, and so much more
• Broad range of liberal arts and management courses
• Curricula that gives you the skills to analyze and understand the complex food world
• Preparation for leaderships positions such as executive pastry chef, bakery café owner, or chocolatier

Achieve Success with the BPS!

Enjoy starting salaries about 10% higher than AOS students on average, and prepare yourself for management positions (CIA Career Services Survey, 12/2009).

Access management tracks at leading companies like Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Aramark, Four Seasons, Sodexo, and Nordstrom.

Learn more:

• Preparing for management
• Learning in the field
• A full campus experience
• Choice careers
• Eligibility and financial aid

AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America in California
Prefer to earn your associate degree in baking and pastry arts on the West Coast? Learn more about the program at our St. Helena, California campus.

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