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The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accreditation Commission (ACFEFAC) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) require that ACFEF accredited programs routinely provide reliable information to the public on their performance, including student achievement. In accordance with CHEA Standards, ACFEFAC requires their accredited institutions to publish the following Program Outcomes for each of the previous two (2) years for all ACFEFAC accredited programs.
| Degree/Certificate | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| Culinary Arts, AAS | 84% | 87% |
| Baking & Pastry, AAS | 83% | 85% |
| Degree/Certificate | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| Culinary Arts | 81% | 85% |
| Baking | 82% | 84% |
| Academic Year | Retention Rate |
| 2022-2023 | 55% |
| 2023-2024 | 60% |
| 2024-2025 | 61% |
The Culinary Arts Department at Pikes Peak State College is committed to preparing graduates for professional advancement and industry-recognized credentials through the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Approximately 40% of graduates from both the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs go on to obtain professional ACF certification. Culinary Arts graduates earn the Certified Culinarian (CC) credential, while Baking & Pastry graduates earn the Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) credential.
These certifications represent an additional professional achievement beyond degree completion and demonstrate graduates' commitment to industry standards, professional development, and continued career advancement within the culinary and baking professions.
| Degree/Certificate | Two-Year Total |
| Culinary Arts, AAS | 43 |
| Baking & Pastry, AAS | 30 |
| Culinary Arts, Certificate | 32 |
| Culinary Arts: Baking & Pastry, Certificate | 40 |
