Culinary schools in Kentucky

We found 8 schools offering culinary arts training in Kentucky, with campuses in Louisville, Ashland, Paducah, and Elizabethtown and more. Chefs in Kentucky earn a median $48,070 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
8
Public colleges
7
Median pay in KY
$48,070

8 culinary arts schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

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  5. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  6. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  7. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  8. Sullivan University

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Culinary arts
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +8

  9. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What chefs earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Chef salary in KentuckyHow to become a chef

Median pay
$48,070
$23.11 an hour
Typical range
$31,550–$88,410
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
1,790
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 Kentucky?

We list 8 schools in Kentucky with culinary arts programs: 7 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Louisville, Ashland, Paducah, Elizabethtown, and Maysville.

Are there community college culinary arts programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 7 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,537 to $25,532. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for chefs in Kentucky is $48,070 a year, and most earn between $31,550 and $88,410, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a culinary arts school in Kentucky?

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.

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