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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard, Greenville, SC 29614 · Phone: (864) 242-5100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Bob Jones University is a private non-profit school in Greenville, SC offering culinary and pastry training, accredited by SACS and TRACS.
Median graduate debt is $16,585 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,354, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average of 52.0% is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 32.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $47,640 | $71,860 | $79,050 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bob Jones University is a private non-profit institution in Greenville, South Carolina. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as loans and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The university holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission, and, for its nursing programs, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Within its broader offerings, the campus's federally tracked trade programming centers on culinary and pastry training, with 6 completers reported in that field.
Federal data show a state average completion rate of 52.0% for South Carolina institutions, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,585, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $44,354. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,005 students, and the campus is located in a small-city locale.
Given the limited scope of trade-specific reporting here, this campus's culinary program may suit students seeking a structured, campus-based path within a larger university setting rather than a short standalone vocational course; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data identify culinary and pastry schools as the tracked trade program at Bob Jones University, with 6 completers reported. Other academic offerings exist at the university but are outside the trade-program dataset.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for its nursing programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate and its comparison to the South Carolina state average of 52.0% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for program-specific completion information.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,585, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $44,354.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (864) 242-5100 or visit https://www.bju.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bob Jones University is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means tuition revenue is reinvested into the school rather than distributed to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the culinary and pastry track is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review detailed federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?217749.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from this data; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for guidance specific to culinary careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bob Jones University at (864) 242-5100 or through its website at https://www.bju.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other culinary programs in the area is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.