If friends and relatives can't stop raving about your slaws, roasts, and puddings, a degree in culinary arts might be the perfect fit for you. With courses ranging from portion control to nutrition, a culinary arts degree program will give you the tools you need to find a job in the food service industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work for chefs, cooks, and other food-preparation workers is expected to be plentiful through 2014, and while the job often entails working long, odd hours, top chefs can make up to $30 doing what they love.