Top Rated Cooking and Culinary Schools
The following culinary schools offer degrees or certificates to students who graduate. Many offer the Le Cordon Bleu Certificate, which is definitely a plus as you plan your career in the culinary arts.
Schools in this list are sorted by state. In many cases, you can click on a school's name to find out more about it, or click Request Information to learn more.
Multiple Locations
The Art Institutes
- Quick Summary: Turn your passion into a four-star career. At The Art Institutes®, you’ll explore traditional, fundamental cooking skills and get hands on training in our student-run restaurants.
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Phoenix, Arizona:
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Tucson, Arizona:
The Art Institute of Tucson
Vancouver, British Columbia:
The International School of Culinary at The Art Institute of Vancouver
Los Angeles, California:
The Art Institute of California - Hollywood
Santa Monica, California:
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
Sacramento, California:
The Art Institute of California - Sacramento
San Bernardino, California:
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
San Diego, California:
The Art Institute of California – San Diego
San Francisco, California:
The Art Institute of California – San Francisco
Santa Ana, California:
The Art Institute of California – Orange County
Sunnyvale, California:
The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale
Denver, Colorado:
The Art Institute of Colorado
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida:
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville, Florida:
The Art Institute of Jacksonville
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
Tampa, Florida:
The Art Institute of Tampa
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
Atlanta, Georgia:
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Chicago, Illinois:
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
Indianapolis, Indiana:
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
Overland Park, Kansas:
The Art Institutes International - Kansas City
Novi, Michigan:
The Art Institute of Michigan
Minneapolis, Minnesota:
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Henderson, Nevada:
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Charlotte, North Carolina:
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Durham, North Carolina:
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham
Cincinnati, Ohio:
The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
Portland, Oregon:
The Art Institute of Portland
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Charleston, South Carolina:
The Art Institute of Charleston
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Nashville, Tennessee:
The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Austin, Texas:
The Art Institute of Austin
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
Dallas, Texas:
The Art Institute of Dallas
Houston, Texas:
The Art Institute of Houston
San Antonio, Texas:
The Art Institute of San Antonio
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
Draper, Utah:
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
Arlington, Virginia:
The Art Institute of Washington
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Virginia Beach, Virginia:
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Seattle, Washington:
The Art Institute of Seattle
- Location: Denver Colorado, North Miami Florida, Charlotte North Carolina and Providence, Rhode Island
- Programs: Associate and Bachelor degree in Culinary Arts; Bachelor degrees in Culinary Nutrition, Culinary Arts and Food Service Management, and Food Service Entrepreneurship. Program Availability varies by location.
- Quick Summary: Learn culinary skills from world-class instructors in this hands on program that includes food preparation and classical cooking techniques, as well as front of the house procedures.
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Lincoln Culinary Institute
- Location: Cromwell, Hartford, Shelton and Suffield, Connecticut, West Palm Beach, Florida and Columbia, Maryland
- Programs: Day and Evening Culinary Diploma
- Quick Summary: Program focuses on meal preparation, baking and pastry, and kitchen management.
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Online
Virginia College
- Location: Online
- Programs: Associate degree in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Designed for individuals who have completed a culinary diploma program and want to earn an associate degree. Program covers advanced culinary topics, general education courses and an externship.
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Arizona
Arizona Culinary Institute
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Programs: Diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Restaurant Management
- Quick Summary: Nine month culinary diploma includes instruction in French cooking techniques, and hands-on experience in the school's four kitchens and in-house restaurant.
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- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Programs: Associate degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and a Bachelor degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management
- Quick Summary: Associate degree teaches kitchen skills and classic cooking techniques, and the bachelor program includes advanced topics, including buffet catering, supervision, and management. Both degrees include internships.
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California
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Programs: Associate of Occupational Studies
- Quick Summary: In addition to the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Degree, the school offers a Patisserie and Baking program.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Sacramento
Florida
- Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
- Programs: Culinary Arts diploma; Culinary Management bachelor's degree
- Quick Summary: Programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
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Georgia
Illinois
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Programs: Associate and Bachelor degrees in Culinary Arts, Certificates in Catering/Personal Chef and Professional Cookery; Certificate and Associate degree in Baking and Pastry; Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management, with an optional concentration in Food and Beverage Operations
- Quick Summary: School has comprehensive training programs with internship possibilities. The Culinary Arts degree offers concentrations in Nutrition and Food Service Management.
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Robert Morris University
- Location: Chicago and Orland Park Illinois
- Programs: Associate degree in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: This accredited degree program includes coursework in kitchen production and techniques, preparation of different styles of cuisine, and an introduction to kitchen management.
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Robert Morris University
Kentucky
- Location: Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky
- Programs: Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Associate Degree in Professional Catering, and Professional Cook Diploma
- Quick Summary: Culinary Arts and Professional Cook programs offered either as day or evening/weekend programs. Professional Catering program lasts 18 months, and is offered only at the Louisville campus.
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Maryland
Baltimore International College
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Programs: Certificates and associate degrees in Professional Cooking and Professional Cooking and Baking. Bachelor's degree in Culinary Management
- Quick Summary: Certificate programs are offered in the day and during the evenings. The associate degree programs teach food production skills, while the bachelor's program helps students develop managerial skills with tracks in professional cooking and professional cooking and baking.
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Massachusetts
Branford Hall Career Institute
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Programs: Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Get hands-on instruction at a four-star restaurant as you learn front of the house and back of the house skills.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Programs: Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts associate degree
- Quick Summary: Program includes 12 months of instructor-led demonstration followed by practical application in the kitchen. Students gain experience in the school's own restaurant, as well as in a three month internship.
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Salter College
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Programs: Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Get hands-on training in food preparation, food science, front of the house and back of the house operations. Specialized training is offered in baking and beverage preparation.
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Minnesota
Missouri
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Programs: Associate degree in Culinary Arts; Diploma in Culinary Essentials, Certificate in Culinary Management
- Quick Summary: The Associate degree program includes weekly hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and a one week trip to France. The diploma program includes an internship.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Programs: Professional Culinary Arts Certificate
- Quick Summary: Students learn technical skills and develop a sense of professionalism in this program, which includes a four and a half week externship.
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Nevada
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Programs: Associate of Occupational Science
- Quick Summary: Following a 15 month course of study, students gain experience in a six week stint in the school's in-house restaurant, Cafe Bleu.
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New York
- Location: Manhattan and Syosset, New York
- Programs: Professional Cooking and Commercial Cooking diplomas, Restaurant Management Diploma, Baking and Pastry Arts Continuing Education Program
- Quick Summary: Most programs offered in the mornings and evenings.
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- Location: Hyde Park, New York
- Programs: Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts Management; Associate degree in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Facilities at this premiere culinary college include 41 professional kitchens and bake shops.
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The French Culinary Institute
- Location: New York, NY
- Programs: Classic Culinary Arts diploma
- Quick Summary: The six month day or 9 month evening program teaches 250 essential culinary skills. Students work in the school's highly rated restaurant.
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The Institute of Culinary Education
- Location: New York, NY
- Programs: Culinary Arts diploma
- Quick Summary: Grounded in classical French cooking techniques, the curriculum is grounded in theory, technique, palate training, speed and teamwork. Students can choose from flexible scheduling options to take their classes and internships.
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Ohio
Bradford School
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Programs: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Students learn procedures used in commercial cooking and food preparation, and complete their studies with a three month internship.
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Oregon
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Programs: Associate of Occupational Studies or diploma
- Quick Summary: School attracts students from across the United states for its Le Cordon Bleu culinary program, accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission.
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Oregon Culinary Institute
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Programs: Culinary Arts Diploma or Associate degree
- Quick Summary: 40 week diploma program focuses on the culinary skills in demand by employers, without the fluff. Includes an externship. Graduates of the diploma program can opt for the associate degree, which adds general education courses.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone Technical Institute
- Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Programs: Chef/Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Associate degree program teaches culinary fundamentals, food preparation and presentation and management skills. Choose from day or evening classes.
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- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Programs: Associate of of Specialized Technology in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Techniques
- Quick Summary: Extensive learning kitchens and experienced teaching chefs make for programs that combine hands-on training with theory in kitchen management, nutrition, and more.
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YTI Career Institute
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Programs: Associate degree in Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management
- Quick Summary: 21 month Associate degree includes an externship.
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Texas
Culinary Academy of Austin
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Programs: Professional Culinary Arts diploma
- Quick Summary: Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educaton Foundation, this program features small class sizes in a professional kitchen.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Programs: Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Students learn by watching an instructor demonstration, then gaining experience through hands-on application of the material being presented. Includes courses in quantity food preparation, and front and back of the house operations.
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Remington College
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Programs: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: 24 month program includes courses in meal preparation and kitchen management.
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Virginia
Culinary Institute of Virginia
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Programs: Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts
- Quick Summary: Students get plenty of hands-on experience in this 72 week program, which is based on the European culinary education model.
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