Baking and pastry schools in North Carolina
Looking for baking & pastry schools in North Carolina? There are 9, including 8 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Bakers in North Carolina earn a median $34,510 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 9
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in NC
- $34,510
9 baking & pastry schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Baking & pastry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · Public
- Baking & pastry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · Public
- Baking & pastry
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +11
What bakers earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $34,510
- $16.59 an hour
- Typical range
- $19,690–$45,800
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 9,320
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.5%
- 36,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many baking & pastry schools are in North Carolina?
We list 9 schools in North Carolina with baking & pastry programs: 8 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, Morehead City, and Wilkesboro.
Are there community college baking & pastry programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 8 public colleges in North Carolina offer baking & pastry. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does baking & pastry school cost in North Carolina?
Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,892 to $27,426. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do bakers make in North Carolina?
The median pay for bakers in North Carolina is $34,510 a year, and most earn between $19,690 and $45,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a baking & pastry school in North Carolina?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in North Carolina
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- Criminal justice programs (59)
- Welding schools (59)
- Medical assistant schools (46)
- Industrial maintenance schools (44)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Auto mechanic schools (41)
- LPN programs (39)
- HVAC schools (38)
- Electrician schools (38)
- CNC machining schools (34)
- Electronics technician schools (30)
- CNA classes (24)
- Culinary schools (24)
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Baking and pastry schools in other states
- Florida (16)
- Puerto Rico (15)
- Illinois (12)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Texas (11)
- Michigan (10)
- Washington (10)
- Georgia (9)
- New York (9)
- Wisconsin (7)
- Ohio (6)
- Arizona (5)
- New Jersey (5)
- Massachusetts (4)
- New Mexico (4)
- Louisiana (3)