Culinary schools in Mississippi
We found 11 schools offering culinary arts training in Mississippi, with campuses in Clarksdale, Wesson, Decatur, and Scooba and more. Chefs in Mississippi earn a median $54,850 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 11
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in MS
- $54,850
11 culinary arts schools
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
What chefs earn in Mississippi
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $54,850
- $26.37 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,900–$83,850
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MS
- 840
- 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 Mississippi?
We list 11 schools in Mississippi with culinary arts programs: 11 public colleges. Campuses are in Clarksdale, Wesson, Decatur, Scooba, and Raymond.
Are there community college culinary arts programs in Mississippi?
Yes. 11 public colleges in Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,715 to $8,343. 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 Mississippi?
The median pay for chefs in Mississippi is $54,850 a year, and most earn between $30,900 and $83,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a culinary arts school in Mississippi?
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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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)
- Michigan (10)
- Ohio (10)