Best institutions to study Culinary Arts and Related Services
Any instructional program in culinary arts and related services not listed above.
17 U.S. institutions graduated 312 Culinary Arts and Related Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 12.0599, a specialization of Culinary Arts and Related Services (CIP 12.05).
About Culinary Arts and Related Services programs
Any instructional program in culinary arts and related services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Culinary Arts and Related Services program offers students a comprehensive education in culinary skills and related fields. This program is designed for individuals passionate about cooking and food service, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for various culinary careers. Students can explore a variety of culinary techniques and concepts, preparing them for the dynamic culinary industry.
In this program, students will gain essential skills in food preparation, kitchen management, and culinary techniques. Coursework typically covers topics such as food safety, nutrition, and menu planning, equipping graduates with the knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of culinary roles.
Credentials awarded
What Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years166 graduates / yr · 5 institutions53%
- Associate's degree49 graduates / yr · 8 institutions16%
- Master's degree36 graduates / yr · 1 institution12%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year35 graduates / yr · 3 institutions11%
- Bachelor's degree23 graduates / yr · 3 institutions7.4%
- Award of less than 12 weeks2 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.6%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate1 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.3%
Graduates over time
Culinary Arts and Related Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,373 |
| 2013 | 1,076 |
| 2014 | 942 |
| 2015 | 894 |
| 2016 | 1,159 |
| 2017 | 1,056 |
| 2018 | 985 |
| 2019 | 761 |
| 2020 | 510 |
| 2021 | 433 |
| 2022 | 335 |
| 2023 | 382 |
| 2024 | 332 |
| 2025 | 312 |
Top 17 institutions for Culinary Arts and Related Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escuela Hotelera de San Juan Hato Rey, PRPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 123 | 85% | $16,946 | $10,107 |
| 2 | Boston University Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsPost-degree cert. | 38 | 89% | $21,956 | — |
| 3 | Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NYPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsBachelor's | 34 | 63% | $31,271 | $28,049 |
| 4 | Professional Culinary Academy Buffalo, NYPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 26 | 66% | $37,587 | — |
| 5 | Michigan Career and Technical Institute Plainwell, MIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 38% | — | $15,195 |
| 6 | ICPR Junior College - Arecibo Arecibo, PRPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 14 | 60% | $5,052 | $12,730 |
| 7 | American Public University System Charles Town, WVPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 11 | 57% | $10,199 | — |
| 8 | Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of less than 12 weeks | 8 | 49% | — | — |
| 9 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas Barranquitas, PRPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sAssociate's | 8 | 38% | $8,476 | — |
| 10 | Ozarka College Melbourne, ARPublicAssociate's | 7 | 47% | — | — |
| 11 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MSPublicBachelor's | 7 | 47% | — | $20,026 |
| 12 | Montana State University Bozeman, MTPublicAssociate's | 7 | 57% | — | — |
| 13 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, INPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 40% | — | — |
| 14 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MSPublicAssociate's | 3 | 48% | — | — |
| 15 | ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez Mayaguez, PRPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 3 | 67% | $6,374 | $12,730 |
| 16 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MAPublicAssociate's | 2 | 22% | — | — |
| 17 | Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 34% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Culinary Arts and Related Services field (CIP 12.05) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 11 states & territories
Where Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Culinary Arts and Related Services programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 148 | Escuela Hotelera de San Juan123 / yr |
| New York | 2 | 60 | Culinary Institute of America34 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 40 | Boston University38 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 17 | Michigan Career and Technical Institute17 / yr |
| West Virginia | 1 | 11 | American Public University System11 / yr |
| Mississippi | 2 | 10 | Mississippi University for Women7 / yr |
| Kentucky | 1 | 8 | Madisonville Community College8 / yr |
| Arkansas | 1 | 7 | Ozarka College7 / yr |
| Montana | 1 | 7 | Montana State University7 / yr |
| Indiana | 1 | 3 | Ivy Tech Community College3 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | Blackhawk Technical College1 / yr |
Other Culinary Arts and Related Services specializations
The 11 other 6-digit CIP codes under Culinary Arts and Related Services (CIP 12.05).
- Culinary Arts/CIP 12.0503
Chef Training 11,808 graduates / yr353 institutions - Baking and Pastry Arts/CIP 12.0501
Baker/ Pastry Chef 5,575 graduates / yr193 institutions - Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsCIP 12.05004,439 graduates / yr153 institutions
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/CIP 12.0504
Manager 1,663 graduates / yr115 institutions - Food Preparation/CIP 12.0505
Professional Cooking/ Kitchen Assistant 1,230 graduates / yr56 institutions - Culinary Science/CIP 12.0509
Culinology partial data261 graduates / yr8 institutions - Institutional Food WorkersCIP 12.0508187 graduates / yr13 institutions
- Bartending/CIP 12.0502
Bartender partial data171 graduates / yr8 institutions - Food Service, Waiter/CIP 12.0507
Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ Manager partial data129 graduates / yr9 institutions - Meat Cutting/CIP 12.0506
Meat Cutter 48 graduates / yr10 institutions - Wine Steward/CIP 12.0510
Sommelier limited data12 graduates / yr2 institutions
Common questions
What types of credentials can I earn?+
Students can earn awards ranging from at least 12 weeks of study to an Associate's degree or even a Master's degree.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 17 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Culinary Arts and Related Services program.
What is the typical duration of the program?+
The program can vary in length, with options for awards of at least 12 weeks up to 2 academic years.
What can I do with a degree in Culinary Arts?+
Graduates can pursue careers in various culinary roles, including restaurant management, catering, and food service.
What is the CIP code for Culinary Arts and Related Services?+
Culinary Arts and Related Services is CIP 12.0599 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Culinary Arts and Related Services (CIP 12.05). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in culinary arts and related services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Culinary Arts and Related Services programs?+
17 U.S. institutions reported Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 11 states & territories, awarding 312 credentials in the year. That is 1.2% of all Culinary Arts and Related Services graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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