Culinary community colleges are usually a less expensive option for a culinary education.
In fact, many community colleges, also called junior colleges, offer the greatest bargains, cost-wise, available in education.
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There are advisers for support and counseling on all matters including possible transfers to local 4-year schools.
Community colleges sometimes have housing on the campus and campus eating facilities.
Excellent, and often unique, programs are offered.
Keep in mind that even though these schools have accreditation, they vary in their degree of quality. There is no substitute for a personal visit to the school to see for yourself if the school is right for you. It is best to have a hands-on program approach if this is what you want.
Residence in the state the college is in (see residency requirements for the college) assures a lower tuition than out-of-state students. For the most reasonable cost, see what community colleges are closest to your home location. Community colleges usually have the same services of regular 4-year schools.
This list of culinary programs at community colleges by state is in addition to our regular pages of private culinary schools by state or city.
Alabama
In Birmingham
Jefferson State College Degrees in Baking and Pastry; Hospitality Mgmt ; culinary apprentice. Jefferson State College brochure pdf
Virginia College Degrees in Baking and Confectionary and Culinary Arts Virginia College
Other culinary community colleges locations in Alabama:
Bishop State Community College In Mobile - Degree and certificate programs in Commercial Food Service. Bishop State Community College - Mobile
Faulkner State Community College Gulf Shores - Degree programs in Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts; Certificates in Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts. Faulkner State Community College
Arizona
Scottsdale Community College-The Gulf Coast Culinary Institute Scottsdale near Phoenix - Degree in culinary arts Scottsdale Community College
California
See California Culinary Colleges
Colorado
Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs - Degrees in Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts; certificates in Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts. Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs
Pueblo Community College Pueblo (south of Colorado Springs and Denver) - Degrees in Culinary Arts Production and Culinary Management Pueblo Community College
Connecticut
Manchester Community College Degree or certificate in Food Service Management - ten minutes to Hartford - award-winning college on 160 acres Manchester Community College
Delaware
Delaware Technical and Community College Newark - Degrees in Culinary Arts Technology and Food Service Management Technology Delaware Technical and Community College
Florida
See Florida Culinary Community Colleges
Hawaii
Hawaii Community College - Kona and Hilo Campuses Kealakekua, HI and Hilo, HI - Degree in Food Services Hawaii Community College
Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI - Degrees in Food Services: Culinary Arts and Food Services: Patisserie; Certificate in Culinary Arts Kapiolani Community College
Kauai Community College Lihue, HI - Degree in Culinary Arts Kauai Community College - Hawaii University System on Kauai
Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI - on Oahu - part of Univ of Hawaii - Degree in Food Services Leeward Community College
University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului in Maui - Degree programs in Culinary Arts and Culinary Arts: Baking Specialty - great dining facilities - the regular program is 2 years Maui College Community College
Idaho
College of Western Idaho Boise Degree in Culinary Arts College of Western Idaho
Idaho State University Pocatello - Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts Technology Idaho State University
Illinois
See Illinois Culinary Colleges (Community Colleges)
Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College There are five locations for Ivy Tech: Indianapolis; Muncie; South Bend; Fort Wayne and Gary. Ivy Tech Community College
The Chef's Academy at Harrison College Indianapolis - Degree programs in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts The Chef's Academy at Harrison College in Indianapolis
Iowa
Des Moines Area Community College Degree in Culinary Arts and Certificate in Chef Apprentice Des Moines Area Community College
Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA Degree in Culinary Arts; Diploma in Bakery and Diploma in Chef Program - prepares for certification from ACF - new state-of-the-art kitchen Indian Hills Community College
Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs - Degree in Culinary Arts - participates in Iowa beef and pork competitions Iowa Western Community College
Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids - 2 year culinary arts degree program - students have practical experience at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center - travel opportunities Kirkwood Community College
Kansas
Johnson County Community College Overland Park - Degrees in Chef Apprenticeship and Food and Beverage Management Johnson County Community College
Kentucky
Jefferson Community College Louisville, KY - Degree in Culinary Arts and Advanced Degree in Culinary Arts Jefferson Community College in Louisville
Sullivan University - National Center for Hospitality Studies Louisville and Lexington campuses - Louisville features Degrees in Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts and Lexington features Degree in Culinary Arts - private college - students run the cafe, restaurant and bakery. Sullivan University
West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah - Degree in Culinary Arts and Diploma in Culinary Arts West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Louisiana
Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City - Certificate in Culinary Arts Bossier Parish Community College
Delgado Community College New Orleans - Degree in Culinary Arts Apprentice and Certificate in Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Delgado Community College
Maine
Southern Maine Community College Portland - Degree in Culinary Arts Southern Maine Community College
Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD - Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management - Culinary Arts Option Anne Arundel Community College
Baltimore International College Baltimore - Degree in Cooking and Baking; Degree in Culinary Arts; Degree in Pastry and Baking Baltimore International Community College
Massachusetts
Holyoke Community College Holyoke Culinary Arts CertificateHolyoke Community College
Michigan
See Michigan Culinary Colleges
Minnesota
St. Paul College Saint Paul, MN - Degree in Culinary Arts; Diploma in Culinary Arts Saint Paul Community & Technical College
More Culinary Community Colleges:
Missouri
East Central College Union - Degree in Culinary Arts East Central College
Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield - Degree in Culinary Arts Ozarks Technical Community College
St. Louis Community College Saint Louis - Degrees in Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts St. Louis Community College
Nebraska
Metropolitan Community College Omaha - Degrees in Culinary Arts and Management - Bakery and Pastry; Culinary Arts and Management - Chef's Apprenticeship; Culinary Arts and Management - Culinary Arts Metropolitan Community College
Southeast Community College Lincoln - Degree in Food Service Hospitality: Culinary Arts Focus Southeas Community College
Nevada
College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Management; Certificate in Htel, Restaurant and Casino Management College of Southern Nevada
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