Culinary schools in Alabama
Looking for culinary arts schools in Alabama? There are 5, including 5 public colleges. Chefs in Alabama earn a median $62,400 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 5
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in AL
- $62,400
5 culinary arts schools
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Public
- Culinary arts
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +22
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public
- Culinary arts
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
What chefs earn in Alabama
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $62,400
- $30.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,940–$85,990
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AL
- 1,000
- 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 arts schools are in Alabama?
We list 5 schools in Alabama with culinary arts programs: 5 public colleges. Campuses are in Mobile, Hanceville, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.
Are there community college culinary arts programs in Alabama?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Alabama offer culinary arts. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does culinary arts school cost in Alabama?
Among the 5 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,397 to $14,557. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do chefs make in Alabama?
The median pay for chefs in Alabama is $62,400 a year, and most earn between $39,940 and $85,990, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a culinary arts school in Alabama?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Alabama
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- Industrial maintenance schools (22)
- Welding schools (21)
- LPN programs (20)
- Medical assistant schools (19)
- EMT and paramedic schools (19)
- HVAC schools (18)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Drafting schools (13)
- CNC machining schools (12)
- Dental assistant schools (10)
- Electrician schools (10)
- Criminal justice programs (10)
- Diesel mechanic schools (9)
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Culinary schools in other states
- 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)