Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,984
21.4% growth from 2016
2014 Default Rate
21.2%
on Student Loans
2016 Enrolled Students
692
100% Full-Time

About

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (272 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (149 degrees).

In 2017, 559 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena. 49% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (124 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is $9,984, which is $−4,957 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-Pasadena was 21.2%, corresponding to 491 out of the 2316 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is $9,984

In 2016, 68% of undergraduate students attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,984
2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena was $9,984.

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Average Net Price

100%
1 Year Growth

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena was of $0 in 2017. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNN% between 2016 and 2017.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 8.11% with respect to 2015, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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21.2%
2014 Default Rate
491
Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena was 21.2%, which represents 491 out of the 2316 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena had a total enrollment of 692 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is 692 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21.8% Asian, 13.3% White, 6.65% Black or African American, 3.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.578% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.434% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (11%), followed by Asian Female (10.8%) and White Male (7.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 692 students. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is 692 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

63%
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-Pasadena was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

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

The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is 21.8% Asian, 13.3% White, 6.65% Black or African American, 3.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.578% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.434% Two or More Races. 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, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is asian (124 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (272 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (149 degrees).

In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (559 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-Pasadena 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-Pasadena in 2017 are Personal & Culinary Services (559 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-Pasadena 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-Pasadena are Personal & Culinary Services (559 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-Pasadena 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-Pasadena are Personal & Culinary Services (559 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2017)
  1. 272 degrees awarded
  2. 149 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 272 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

285
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2017
274
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2017

In 2017, 285 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (274).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.84 times more than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 3.52 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is Male and Two or More Races (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. Asian
    124 degrees awarded
  2. White
    77 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is asian (124 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

49.6% of degree recipients (277 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
  1. Asian Male
    65 degrees awarded
  2. Asian Female
    59 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is asian male (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (59 degrees).

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Operations

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena employs 21 No academic ranks. Most academics at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena are Male No academic rank (11), and Female No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.3M
2016 Salaries
11.9%
growth from 2015

In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena paid a median of $8.3M in salaries, a 11.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.774% growth 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

$1.12M
Instructional Salaries
21
Number of Employees

In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena paid a total of $1.12M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.6% 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
21 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
7 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena was No academic rank with 21 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Service with 5 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-Pasadena was Male No academic rank with 11 employees, and Female No academic rank with 10 employees.

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