2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, culinary arts was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 22,075 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for culinary arts students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the culinary arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 10 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Clover Park Technical College to be the best value school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CPTC are $5,979 per year.
Out of the 11 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii Maui College landed the # 2 spot on the list. UH Maui College is a small public school located in the city of Kahului.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Maui College are $8,420 a year.
Full Culinary Arts at University of Hawaii Maui College Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cerritos College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cerritos College are $10,324 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kapiolani Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kapiolani CC are $8,420 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, culinary arts graduates from Kapiolani CC carry an average student debtload of $11,265.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southwestern Oregon Community College is a great value for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,637 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, culinary arts graduates from SWOCC carry an average student debtload of $12,998.
Read full report on Culinary Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Riverside City College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Riverside City College are $10,000 per year.
Hawaii Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Hilo, Hawaii CC is a public school with a small student population.
Hawaii CC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees each year.
Central Oregon Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Bend, COCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COCC are $12,609 per year. On average, culinary arts graduates from COCC take out $12,650 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LWTech are $10,390 a year.
Read full report on Culinary Arts at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. CSN is a fairly large public school located in the city of Las Vegas.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSN are $11,869 a year. Culinary Arts majors at CSN take out an average of $13,419 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Best Culinary Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best culinary arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 342 |
| California | 1,378 |
| Oregon | 123 |
| Nevada | 74 |
| Alaska | 33 |
| Hawaii | 212 |
Majors Related to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Culinary Arts Concentrations
Most Popular Majors Related to Culinary Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 124,611 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,186 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 385 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 95 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.