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Careers linked to this program

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Food Service Managers

Median annual wage: $69,390 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.8% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

Chefs and Head Cooks

Median annual wage: $62,470 · Job growth 2025-2035: +6.6% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Median annual wage: $44,080 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.4% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cooks, Private Household

Median annual wage: $47,940 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.1% · Typical education: Postsecondary nondegree award