Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,976

26.6% growth from 2016

2014 Student Loan

27.6%

Default Rate

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 $−4,524 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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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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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.

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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.

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 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

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 (69%), Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
151 enrolled students
White
76 enrolled students
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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

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

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Chicago are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 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).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, 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).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

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

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago.

Most Common (2017)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
165 degree-majors awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
49 degree-majors 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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago according to their major.

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).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago by degrees awarded.

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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 (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
White
64 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
43 degrees awarded
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).

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.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$720k

Instructional Salaries

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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male No academic rank
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.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago.