Culinary schools
Compare 478 schools with culinary arts programs in 50 states. Chefs in the U.S. earn a median $62,470 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 478
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $62,470
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.6%
24 culinary arts schools nationwide
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Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Culinary arts
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Culinary schools by state
- California (52)
- Florida (43)
- Texas (28)
- North Carolina (24)
- New York (20)
- Georgia (19)
- Illinois (18)
- Pennsylvania (17)
- Wisconsin (15)
- Oklahoma (13)
- Virginia (13)
- Washington (13)
- Puerto Rico (13)
- New Jersey (12)
- Mississippi (11)
- Michigan (10)
- Ohio (10)
- Arizona (9)
- Louisiana (9)
- Utah (9)
- Iowa (8)
- Kentucky (8)
- Colorado (7)
- Kansas (7)
- New Mexico (7)
- Massachusetts (6)
- Missouri (6)
- South Carolina (6)
- Tennessee (6)
- Alabama (5)
- Arkansas (5)
- Hawaii (5)
- Maine (5)
- Maryland (5)
- Minnesota (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- Oregon (4)
- Alaska (2)
- Connecticut (2)
- Idaho (2)
- Indiana (2)
- Montana (2)
- Nevada (2)
- New Hampshire (2)
- Delaware (1)
- Nebraska (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Culinary schools in major cities
What chefs earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $62,470
- $30.03 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,900–$98,560
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 200,040
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.6%
- 25,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are there?
We list 478 schools with culinary arts programs in 50 states. California has the most, with 52. Together they reported 16,208 culinary arts graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do chefs make?
The national median pay is $62,470 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 6.6% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find culinary schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.