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Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D55130

The Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma includes basic and advanced courses to help prepare students for entry into the baking field or to advance in their current position. Classes address both the art and science of baking. Students learn cooking and baking principles, garnishing and presentation skills. Modern supervision techniques are studied and practiced.

The majority of class time is devoted to actual hands-on kitchen skill development.  It is recommended that you speak with a departmental advisor for guidance on course selection.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$3,344.00
Locations
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
44
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Chef or Head Cooks
    32107.48
    Starting Salary
    55151.64
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Baker
    23090.04
    Starting Salary
    33929.95
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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