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Credit Programs

Baking & Pastry Arts

Program ContactAaron Stumb
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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Baking & Pastry Arts AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A55130

The Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills required for employment in the baking and pastry industry, including the following:

  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Independent bakeries/pastry shops
  • Wholesale/retail markets
  • High-volume bakeries

Course offerings emphasize practical application, a strong theoretical knowledge base and professionalism, providing the critical competencies to meet industry demands. Course work includes specialty/artisan breads, desserts, pastries, candies, decorative work, high-volume production and food marketing.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions, such as pastry/bakery assistant, area pastry chef and assistant pastry chef. American Culinary Federation certification is available to graduates

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Career Outlook


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

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

65

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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