Culinary Field Guide · 20 researched programs
Compare culinary training by what you can afford, when you can attend, and what you need to learn. Keep the exact credential, price assumptions and practical requirements in view.
20 programs · alphabetical order
Sources checked September 25, 2026A researched selection across 11 states. No paid placements or quality rankings.
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Culinary · Associate
Asheville, NC — Asheville Campus
Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Two years; 71 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $76 per credit, NC resident tuition. Tuition is capped at $1,216 per semester for 16 or more credits. Fees and supplies are additional.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Austin, TX
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
2 years full time; 60 credits across 6 semesters
Day · Evening
Published: $4,020 estimated program tuition · in district. Tuition only. At current in-district rates, mandatory general fees bring 60 credits to $5,100 before lab charges, books and equipment.
Program, costs & sourcesPastry · Associate
Charlotte, NC — Central Campus
Associate in Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts
2 years; 69 credits across 5 terms
Day
Published: $76 per credit, NC resident tuition. Maximum tuition is $1,216 per semester at 16 or more credits; required fees and supplies are additional.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Hyde Park, New York
Associate in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts
22 months; 4 campus semesters + 1 externship semester
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $19,755 tuition per full-time semester. 2026–27, 12–18 credits. Meals, fees and housing change the total.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Dallas, TX
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
2 years full time
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $5,940 published estimated program tuition · in county. Dallas College publishes this total specifically for the Culinary Arts AAS and Dallas County residents.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Diploma
Austin, Texas
Diploma in Culinary Arts
30 academic weeks · 44 quarter credits
Day · Evening
Published: $22,088 tuition for the diploma program. Effective Feb. 17, 2026. Uniform, toolkit, books and other fees differ.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Grand Rapids, MI
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Culinary Arts
2 years full time; calculator lists 67 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $20,000 college calculator tuition estimate · in district. Official Culinary Arts program 151 calculator result at current rates; rounded estimate, fees/books/parking/travel extra.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Greenville, SC — Northwest Campus
Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts Technology — Culinary Arts Concentration
Five-semester recommended plan; 69 credits
Day
Published: $2,897 12-credit semester, in-county tuition and college fees. 2026–2027 published table, before lottery aid. Culinary program fees are additional; this is not a whole-program tuition figure.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Diploma
Lawrenceville, GA — Lawrenceville Campus
Culinary Arts Diploma
Department guidance: 4–5 semesters full time; confirm the diploma sequence
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $107 per credit, Georgia resident tuition. Tuition is assessed on no more than 15 credits per semester. Standard semester fees total $481 effective fall 2026, with possible additional program charges.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Diploma
New York City, New York
Career Culinary Arts diploma
8, 11 or 12 months, depending on schedule
Day · Evening · Weekend
Published: $43,950–$46,950 total institutional program charges. Starts after Sept. 1, 2026. Schedule and payment method matter.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Providence, RI
Culinary Arts — Associate in Science
2 years; 61 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $45,408 annual tuition, 2026–27. Published annual tuition for full-time study; fees, housing, food, supplies and future tuition changes are additional.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Overland Park, Kansas
Chef Apprenticeship, Associate of Applied Science
2½ years · 67 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $106 per credit, Johnson County resident. Fall 2026 tuition + required fees. Residency changes the rate.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Culinary Arts — Associate in Arts
48 major units plus general education; completion time varies
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $46 per unit, California resident enrollment fee. Enrollment fee only; this is not a tuition-only program total. General education, other fees, supplies and any nonresident charges must be considered.
Program, costs & sourcesPastry · Diploma
Bethlehem, PA
Baking & Pastry — Specialized Diploma
1 year; 3 consecutive semesters; 25 credits
Evening · Weekend
Published: $3,500 estimated program tuition, sponsoring-district resident. 25 credits × $140 part-time tuition for Fall 2026–Summer 2027. This excludes mandatory fees, course charges, books, supplies and living expenses.
Program, costs & sourcesPastry · Certificate
Costa Mesa, CA
Advanced Baking and Pastry — Certificate of Achievement
4-semester published sequence; 40–41 units
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $46 per unit, California resident enrollment fee. 40–41 certificate units imply $1,840–$1,886 in enrollment fees at this rate, before other costs. These are enrollment fees, not a tuition-only program estimate.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Livonia, MI
Associate in Applied Science in Professional Culinary Arts
66–73 credits in the 2026–27 map, including pre-program courses; two-year sequence after admission
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $20,325.99 published 66-credit budget · in district. 2026–27 published estimate includes tuition, listed fees, uniforms and a knife set. Books, learner supplies and living costs are excluded; course choices can raise required credits.
Program, costs & sourcesPastry · Associate
San Antonio, TX
Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts
4-semester curriculum; 60 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $7,170 estimated full-program tuition · Bexar County. 60 × $109 base tuition + 35 × $18 course-specific tuition. Standard fees and equipment are separate.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Schenectady, NY
Culinary Arts — Associate in Occupational Studies
2-year sequence; 64 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $2,736 per full-time semester, eligible NY resident tuition. 2026–27 tuition; resident documentation required. Fees, uniforms, tools, books and living expenses are additional.
Program, costs & sourcesPastry · Associate
Orlando, FL — Downtown Campus
Associate in Science in Baking and Pastry Management
As little as two years; 60 credits
Schedule: confirm with school
Published: $82.66 per credit, Florida resident tuition only. Estimated whole-program tuition: $4,959.60 for 60 credits at the 2026–2027 resident rate. Standard tuition plus registration fees is $103.06 per credit.
Program, costs & sourcesCulinary · Associate
Raleigh, North Carolina
Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science
72 credits; timing depends on day/evening course plan
Day · Evening
Published: $76 per credit, North Carolina resident. Fall 2026 tuition only. Required fees and supplies are additional.
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