Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge
School Highlights
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge serves 474 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge is one of 4 community colleges within Middlesex County, MA.
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge is Fisher College (0.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 14 staff | 96 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 474 students | 3,428 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 474 students | 1,076 students |
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| % Asian | 6% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| % Black | 15% | 12% |
| % White | 38% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 36% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 63% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,600 | $35,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge is Fisher College (0.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 828 students | 0.70 Mi118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800 0.70828 - 1,108 students | 0.90 Mi122 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
6172179000 0.901,108 - 14,253 students | 1.00 Mi250 New Rutherford Ave
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617)228-2000 1.0014,253 - Urban College of BostonPrivate, non-profit810 students | 1.00 Mi178 Tremont St 7th Fl
Boston, MA 02111
(617)348-6359 1.00810 - New England College of Business and FinancePrivate, for profit841 students | 1.30 Mi10 High St Ste 204
Boston, MA 02110
(617)951-2350 1.30841
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