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2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

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Finding the Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Culinary Arts is the #11 most popular major in the country with 19,784 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 452 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Culinary Arts program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for culinary arts majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Our analysis found Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder to be the most popular school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Located in the city of Boulder, Escoffier - Boulder is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 70% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Culinary Arts majors at Escoffier - Boulder take out an average of $15,431 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $146.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at National University College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular culinary arts schools in the United States. National University College is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bayamon.

Women make up 61% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at National University College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,979.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a great place for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Hato Rey, Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 54% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 46% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts majors at Escuela Hotelera de San Juan accumulate an average of around $6,445 in student debt.

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#4

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hinds Community College is a great place for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 73% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Hinds Community College take out $19,410 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#5

Arizona Culinary Institute

Scottsdale, AZ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arizona Culinary Institute is a great place for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, Arizona Culinary Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 114 students majoring in culinary arts at Arizona Culinary Institute, 66% are male and 34% are female.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at Arizona Culinary Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,930. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $165, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Located in the suburb of Shelton, Lincoln Tech - Shelton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in culinary arts at Lincoln Tech - Shelton, 41% are male and 59% are female.

Culinary Arts majors at Lincoln Tech - Shelton take out an average of $16,357 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $76.

Full Culinary Arts at Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton Report

With a ranking of #7, Florida Education Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida Education Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 72% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

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#8

Helms College

Macon, GA

With a ranking of #8, Helms College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Macon, Helms College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 64 students majoring in culinary arts at Helms College, 34% are male and 66% are female.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Helms College take out $16,447 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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ICPR Junior College - General Institutional ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Hato Rey, ICPR Junior College - General Institutional is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 59 students majoring in culinary arts at ICPR Junior College - General Institutional, 31% are male and 69% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts graduates from ICPR Junior College - General Institutional carry an average student debt load of $4,671.

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The Culinary School of Fort Worth came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. The Culinary School of Fort Worth is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

Women make up 40% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Culinary Arts majors at The Culinary School of Fort Worth take out an average of $13,434 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#11

Culinary Institute Inc

Houston, TX

Culinary Institute Inc came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Culinary Institute LeNotre is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

Women make up 55% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts graduates from Culinary Institute LeNotre carry an average student debt load of $13,969.

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International Air and Hospitality Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for culinary arts students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, International Air and Hospitality Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 44% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 56% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts graduates from International Air and Hospitality Academy carry an average student debt load of $8,266. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $118.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Kennedy-King College is a small public school located in the large city of Chicago.

Women make up 65% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Kennedy-King College take out $15,559 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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ICPR Junior College - Manati did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for culinary arts students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. ICPR Junior College - Manati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Manatí.

Women make up 66% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts graduates from ICPR Junior College - Manati carry an average student debt load of $4,671.

Full Culinary Arts at ICPR Junior College - Manati Report

#15

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL

Atlantic Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Coconut Creek, Atlantic Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

About 61% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 39% are male.

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#15

Academia Serrant Inc

Ponce, PR

With a ranking of #15, Academia Serrant Inc did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Ponce, Academia Serrant is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in culinary arts at Academia Serrant, 23% are male and 77% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts majors at Academia Serrant accumulate an average of around $2,913 in student debt.

Full Culinary Arts at Academia Serrant Inc Report

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 26% are male.

On average, culinary arts graduates from UA Pulaski Tech take out $26,826 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Tulsa Technology Center came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

Women make up 48% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Located in the city of Columbia, Lincoln Tech - Columbia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in culinary arts at Lincoln Tech - Columbia, 61% are male and 39% are female.

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Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a small public school located in the rural area of Muskogee.

About 56% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 44% are male.

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ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Mayaguez.

Of the 39 students majoring in culinary arts at ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez, 23% are male and 77% are female.

Culinary Arts majors at ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez take out an average of $4,671 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#22

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

With a ranking of #22, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 18% are male.

Culinary Arts majors at Grand Rapids Community College take out an average of $14,858 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College Report

Fox Valley Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.

Women make up 54% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Full Culinary Arts at Fox Valley Technical College Report

Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 35 students majoring in culinary arts at Cuyahoga Community College District, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full Culinary Arts at Cuyahoga Community College District Report

University of Hawaii Maui College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Kahului, UH Maui College is a public college with a small student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full Culinary Arts at University of Hawaii Maui College Report

#27

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL
#29

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA
#36

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL
#37

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA
#37

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO
#44

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA
#49

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 452 different United States culinary arts schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY
53 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN
53 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
53 Valencia College Orlando, FL
56 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
57 Suncoast Technical College Sarasota, FL
57 IVAEM College Caguas, PR
57 Erwin Technical College Tampa, FL
60 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK
60 Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS
60 Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR
60 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
60 Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI
60 ICPR Junior College - Arecibo Arecibo, PR
66 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
66 Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT
66 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
66 Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT
66 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
66 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Culinary Arts students that almost earned our Most Popular Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
72 Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK
72 University of Antelope Valley Lancaster, CA
72 Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ
75 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY
75 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro San Juan, PR
75 Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI
75 Walters State Community College Morristown, TN
75 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR
75 Lane Community College Eugene, OR
75 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
75 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Mercedita, PR
75 Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL
75 First Coast Technical College Saint Augustine, FL
75 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
75 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
75 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
88 Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI
88 Grayson College Denison, TX
88 Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN
88 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO

Culinary Arts by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, culinary arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Culinary Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 9,052
Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 4,322
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts 3,156
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager 1,380
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant 801
Other Culinary Arts & Related Services 411
Culinary Science/Culinology 196
Bartending/Bartender 183
Institutional Food Workers 157
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, & Dining Room Management/Manager 84
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter 35
Wine Steward/Sommelier 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cosmetology 107,895
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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