Culinary schools in North Carolina
Looking for culinary arts schools in North Carolina? There are 24, including 23 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Chefs in North Carolina earn a median $61,130 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 24
- Public colleges
- 23
- Median pay in NC
- $61,130
- Cities with schools
- 10
24 culinary arts schools
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
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Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · Public
- Culinary arts
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +11
Culinary schools by city
- Durham (3 within 30 mi)
- Fayetteville (4 within 30 mi)
- Cary (3 within 30 mi)
- Huntersville (3 within 30 mi)
- Wake Forest (3 within 30 mi)
- Hickory (3 within 30 mi)
- Sanford (3 within 30 mi)
- Graham (3 within 30 mi)
- Pinehurst (3 within 30 mi)
- Wilkesboro (3 within 30 mi)
What chefs earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $61,130
- $29.39 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,210–$92,210
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 4,920
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 24 schools in North Carolina with culinary arts programs: 23 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Charlotte, Graham, Asheville, Wilmington, and Morehead City.
Are there community college culinary arts programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 23 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,664 to $27,426. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for chefs in North Carolina is $61,130 a year, and most earn between $38,210 and $92,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a culinary arts school in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina
- Cosmetology schools (63)
- Criminal justice programs (59)
- Welding schools (59)
- Medical assistant schools (46)
- Industrial maintenance schools (44)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Auto mechanic schools (41)
- LPN programs (39)
- HVAC schools (38)
- Electrician schools (38)
- CNC machining schools (34)
- Electronics technician schools (30)
- CNA classes (24)
- Esthetician schools (24)
- Radiology tech schools (23)
- Dental assistant schools (20)
Culinary schools in other states
- California (52)
- Florida (43)
- Texas (28)
- 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)