Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco

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    2017 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,439
    21.2% growth from 2016
    2014 Default Rate
    26.3%
    on Student Loans
    2016 Enrolled Students
    163
    100% Full-Time
    2016 Graduation Rate
    57.5%
    126 Graduates

    About

    Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (70 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (15 degrees).

    In 2017, 132 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco. 43.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (16 degrees), 3.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is $10,439, which is $−4,458 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco was 26.3%, corresponding to 71 out of the 270 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is $10,439.

    In 2016, 55% of undergraduate students attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,439
    2017 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2017, the cost of tuition at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco was $10,439.

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    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 3.77% with respect to 2015, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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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.
    26.3%
    2014 Default Rate
    71
    Number of Defaults

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco was 26.3%, which represents 71 out of the 270 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-San Francisco had a total enrollment of 163 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is 163 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10.4% Asian, 4.91% White, 1.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.84% Black or African American, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.613% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (5.52%), followed by Asian Female (4.42%) and White Male (4.24%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 163 students. The full-time enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is 163 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)
    1. Asian
      17 enrolled students
    2. White
      8 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      3 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is 10.4% Asian, 4.91% White, 1.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.84% Black or African American, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.613% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 16 fewer women than men received degrees from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is asian (16 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (70 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (15 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (132 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Chefs & head cooks
    Most Common Job

    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-San Francisco are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

    The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco in 2017 are Personal & Culinary Services (132 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Chief executives & legislators
    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-San Francisco are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco are Personal & Culinary Services (132 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Restaurants & Food Services
    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-San Francisco are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

    The most specialized majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco are Personal & Culinary Services (132 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    74
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    58
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco, which is 1.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (58).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.64 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.609 times less than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2016, 43% of students graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Hispanic or Latino Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Asian
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      5 degrees awarded
    3. White
      5 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is asian (16 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    76.5% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      26 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      23 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is hispanic or latino female (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (23 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco had a total salary expenditure of 13.8M. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco are Male No academic rank (5), and Female No academic rank (2).

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

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.74M
    2016 Salaries
    15.3%
    growth from 2015

    In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco paid a median of $2.74M in salaries, which represents 19.8% of their overall expenditure ($13.8M) and a 15.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.4% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $496k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2016, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco paid a total of $496k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

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

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