TOP CULINARY ARTS SCHOOLS

1. International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes

With a variety of programs in design, culinary arts, media arts, and fashion, The Art Institutes system of schools has more than 40 locations in North America as well as The Art Institute of Pittsburgh — Online Division. From Graphic Design to Web Design, Interior Design to Industrial Design, Fashion Design to Culinary Arts, our design schools have the right program for you.

2. Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America

Founded in a long tradition of excellence, Le Cordon Bleu’s reputation has endured by actively keeping our courses up to date and industry relevant by constantly adapting to the current and future needs of culinary, tourism and hospitality services.

3. Le Cordon Bleu International

Founded in a long tradition of excellence, Le Cordon Bleu’s reputation has endured by actively keeping our courses up to date and industry relevant by constantly adapting to the current and future needs of culinary, tourism and hospitality services.

4. The French Culinary Institute

The French Culinary Institute is a chef school where a world-class faculty, a dedication to the highest standards of excellence, extraordinary talent, and intense, Total ImmersionSM training converge in one exciting experience that's unlike any other in the industry. No other culinary art or pastry school prepares you for a satisfying, inspiring, highly successful career quite like The French Culinary Institute in New York City.

5. The Culinary Institute of America

For 60 years, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education. The faculty, facilities, and academic programs offered at our campuses in Hyde Park, NY and St. Helena, CA are second to none.

6. Strayer University

Strayer University offers students a quality culinary education that’s affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible culinary programs make it possible for you to earn a degree in the culinary arts, without interrupting your personal or professional life.

7. University of Phoenix

With convenient culinary class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking a culinary arts associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

8. Culinary Academy of New York & Long Island

The Culinary Academy of Long Island has been leading the way by helping students to prepare for a wide variety of positions in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering and corporate dining.

9. Johnson & Wales University

The College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University can turn your passion for the culinary arts into a successful career in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.

Select from a range of culinary degree programs designed with industry input, including an integrated front-of-the-house curriculum so you’ll develop the business management skills necessary for career progression.

10. Kaplan University

At Kaplan University, you can train for one of many satisfying careers in just a matter of months. Our programs are designed with your future in mind. Every classroom and field experience provides the real-world skills and hands-on training you need, bringing you a step closer to your new career every day.