- Credential
- Culinary Arts — Associate in Science
- Published length
- 2 years; 61 credits
- Format
- Campus culinary laboratories with 12 credits of experiential learning
- Campus
- Providence, RI
Who might consider this program?
A university-based culinary associate degree with a substantial experiential component and options for further bachelor's study.
JWU continues to list the Culinary Arts A.S. at Providence in its 2026–27 catalog. The two-year, 61-credit degree develops kitchen skills through progressively more advanced cooking laboratories and adds dining and beverage service experience. Students study food safety, nutrition, menu planning and cost control alongside general education. A 12-credit experiential component can be completed through the listed internship or an eligible study-abroad option, subject to program requirements. The curriculum includes restaurant operations, catering and baking concepts for culinary kitchens, so its emphasis is broader than a dedicated pastry course. A recognized food-safety examination is a graduation requirement. Graduates can investigate several related JWU bachelor's routes, but each has its own entry conditions. Prospective students should compare the annual tuition with their aid offer and obtain a separate budget for internship logistics and living expenses.
Source 1What does it cost?
These figures describe the selected campus and credential before gift aid. Each row states its scope; a tuition figure and a bundled school charge are different measures.
| Scenario | Amount and calculation | Still to add |
|---|---|---|
| Two years: tuition only | $90,816 2 academic years × $45,408 published annual tuition = $90,816. Assumes full-time two-year completion, no overload charges and unchanged 2026–27 tuition in year two. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 | Fees, toolkit/uniforms, housing, meals, insurance and other expenses are extra. |
Fees, equipment and other expenses
Published extra charges include $476 for a new domestic student, a $250 student activity fee and $460 uniform/toolkit charges in each of the first two semesters ($920 combined). Housing, meals, insurance and other applicable costs are additional.
Calculations assume current rates continue, no repeated courses and the stated course load. Living costs and lost earnings are separate. Loans do not reduce the price.
Add your living costs and gift aid →Can it fit around a job?
Day, evening and weekend availability for this degree is unknown; confirm the laboratory and internship schedule with Providence admissions.
Source 1What practical training is involved?
The 61-credit curriculum includes a 12-credit internship or eligible study-abroad option; tuition still applies during this experience.
Source 1Before you apply
Confirm the experiential placement schedule and, if relevant, the requirements for entering a later bachelor’s program.
What still needs an individual answer
- The second year’s future tuition is not fixed by this estimate.
- No dependable whole-program evening/weekend attendance plan was found.
Questions for your enrollment or advising appointment
- What is my net annual price after grants and scholarships, and what may change in year two?
- How are the 12 experiential credits scheduled and what placement or travel expenses should I budget?
- What are the current laboratory hours and the requirements to continue into my intended bachelor's program?
Sources & further reading
- Official Providence Culinary Arts A.S. overview
- 2026–27 Providence degree curriculum
- 2026–27 Providence tuition and fees
Source information checked September 25, 2026.
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