Culinary schools in New York

Looking for culinary arts schools in New York? There are 20, including 17 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 2 private career schools. Chefs in New York earn a median $70,670 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
20
Public colleges
17
Median pay in NY
$70,670
Cities with schools
5

20 culinary arts schools

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  1. Cayuga County Community College

    Auburn, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • Occupational therapy assistant
    • +2

  2. Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES

    Plattsburgh, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +3

  3. Culinary Institute of America

    Hyde Park, NY · Private

    • Culinary arts
    • Baking & pastry

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  5. Erie Community College

    Buffalo, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +17

  6. Finger Lakes Community College

    Canandaigua, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • +1

  7. Institute of Culinary Education

    New York, NY · Private

    • Culinary arts
    • Baking & pastry

  8. Mohawk Valley Community College

    Utica, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +8

  9. Monroe Community College

    Rochester, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +13

  10. Monroe University

    Bronx, NY · Private

    • Culinary arts
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

  11. Nassau Community College

    Garden City, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +9

  12. Niagara County Community College

    Sanborn, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • +12

  13. Rockland Community College

    Suffern, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Automotive technician
    • IT support & networking
    • +3

  14. Schenectady County Community College

    Schenectady, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
    • +1

  15. Suffolk County Community College

    Selden, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +11

  16. Sullivan County Community College

    Loch Sheldrake, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Medical assistant
    • Construction technology
    • +3

  17. SUNY Adirondack

    Queensbury, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • IT support & networking
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • +1

  18. SUNY Broome Community College

    Binghamton, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Phlebotomy
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +7

  19. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

    Alfred, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  20. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

    Delhi, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +10

  21. Tompkins Cortland Community College

    Dryden, NY · Public

    • Culinary arts
    • IT support & networking
    • Construction technology
    • +1

Culinary schools by city

What chefs earn in New York

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

Chef salary in New YorkHow to become a chef

Median pay
$70,670
$33.98 an hour
Typical range
$46,260–$120,370
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NY
17,430
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 New York?

We list 20 schools in New York with culinary arts programs: 17 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Buffalo, Sanborn, Auburn, Plattsburgh, and Hyde Park.

Are there community college culinary arts programs in New York?

Yes. 17 public colleges in New York 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 New York?

Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,258 to $36,113. 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 New York?

The median pay for chefs in New York is $70,670 a year, and most earn between $46,260 and $120,370, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a culinary arts school in New York?

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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