Riverton has a general population of 9,310 and an overall student population of 2,330. Approximately 2,330 of Riverton's students are enrolled in schools that offer culinary programs.
Central Wyoming College is the largest culinary school in Riverton, based on student population. Approximately 4 students graduated in 2010 from Central Wyoming College with credentials in culinary.
A reported 1 students graduated with credentials in culinary in Riverton in 2010. If you decide to attend one of Riverton's culinary schools, you can expect to pay an average of $10,381 per year in instate tuition and $13,645 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,000 for culinary related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus at one of the Riverton-based culinary schools, you will have an added expense of $3,735 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $5,136.
Many culinary graduates choose to work as chefs after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Riverton, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 243 chefs in Wyoming were working in Riverton. The government projects that the number of chefs in Riverton will increase by 8% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for chefs.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a chef in Riverton is $23,180 per year, which is higher than the average for chefs state-wide.
Central Wyoming College
Address:
2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, Wyoming 82501
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree