Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,976
26.6% growth from 2016
2014 Default Rate
27.6%
on Student Loans
2016 Enrolled Students
418
100% Full-Time

About

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (165 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (49 degrees).

In 2017, 317 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (103 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is $9,976, which is $−4,965 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was 27.6%, corresponding to 180 out of the 653 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is $9,976

In 2016, 78% of undergraduate students attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,976
2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was $9,976.

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Average Net Price

100%
1 Year Growth

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Other Student Expenses

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Financial Aid by Income Level

78%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 2.5% with respect to 2015, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
27.6%
2014 Default Rate
180
Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was 27.6%, which represents 180 out of the 653 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago had a total enrollment of 418 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is 418 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.1% Black or African American, 18.2% White, 2.87% Asian, 2.39% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (16%) and White Female (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 418 students. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is 418 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

64%
2015 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)
  1. Black or African American
    151 enrolled students
  2. White
    76 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is 36.1% Black or African American, 18.2% White, 2.87% Asian, 2.39% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2017, 39 more women than men received degrees from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is black or african american (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (165 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (49 degrees).

In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago in 2017 are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2017)
  1. 165 degrees awarded
  2. 49 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 165 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

139
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2017
178
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2017

In 2017, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago, which is 0.781 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (178).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.02 times more than the 120 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.976 times less than the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Black or African American
    103 degrees awarded
  2. White
    64 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is black or african american (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

38.5% of degree recipients (122 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
  1. Black or African American Female
    60 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    43 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago is black or african american female (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (43 degrees).

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Operations

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago employs 13 No academic ranks. Most academics at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are Male No academic rank (8), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.24M
2016 Salaries
16.1%
growth from 2015

In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago paid a median of $5.24M in salaries, a 16.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.96% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$720k
Instructional Salaries
13
Number of Employees

In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago paid a total of $720k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
13 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
4 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was No academic rank with 13 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago was Male No academic rank with 8 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

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