Culinary school in California

73 culinary programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

40 schools offer these culinary arts programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Chefs and head cooks run the daily food preparation in restaurants and other places that serve food. Most start with a high school diploma and kitchen experience; some go through a culinary program at a community college, technical school or culinary school, and others learn in an apprenticeship.¹

In California, 38 of the 73 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 17 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 73 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (30 programs), cooking and kitchen job training (19 programs), baking and pastry certificate or diploma (13 programs), culinary arts (associate degree, 4 programs), and 7 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 73 programs

How much does culinary school cost in California?

Certificates and short courses (65 programs): $713 to $2,328most of them, usually 11 to 36 weeks long
Two-year degrees (7 programs): $2,760 to $2,810most of them, usually 64 to 66 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 87%
Working 6 months later: 76%
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 16 of 73 programs report it
Length: 14 to 48 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer culinary school. How these figures are made

Is there free culinary school in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 104 people at 8 of the 73 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $713 to $2,328.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $2,760 to $2,810.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 73 culinary programs in California approved for WIOA funding

73 programs

Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Saddleback College, Mission ViejoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,978
School website, Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Saddleback College
More details about Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Saddleback College
Finished
35%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,819
Students counted
2,272
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,978
School website, Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Saddleback College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts Diploma
Institute of Technology
Clovis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Institute of Technology, ClovisCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,400
Price if you pay yourself$19,680
20 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Culinary Arts Diploma at Institute of Technology
More details about Culinary Arts Diploma at Institute of Technology
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$11,588
Length
40 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,434
Students counted
468
Earned a year, estimated
$46,400
Price if you pay yourself
$19,680
students trained with WIOA funding
20
School website, Culinary Arts Diploma at Institute of Technology
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Specialist
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Los Angeles Mission College, SylmarCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$690
Program website, Culinary Specialist at Los Angeles Mission College
More details about Culinary Specialist at Los Angeles Mission College
Finished
45%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,877
Students counted
394
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$690
Program website, Culinary Specialist at Los Angeles Mission College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Art-Chef Assistant
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,960
27 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Culinary Art-Chef Assistant at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
More details about Culinary Art-Chef Assistant at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
42%
Earned in a quarter
$12,618
Length
19 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,749
Students counted
297
Earned a year, estimated
$50,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,960
students trained with WIOA funding
27
Program website, Culinary Art-Chef Assistant at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts: Chef Assistant
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
No diploma needed
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,925
Program website, Culinary Arts: Chef Assistant at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Culinary Arts: Chef Assistant at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$8,830
Length
20 weeks, 26 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,493
Students counted
192
Earned a year, estimated
$35,300
Price if you pay yourself
$1,925
Program website, Culinary Arts: Chef Assistant at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM AS Degree
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,092
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM AS Degree at Cabrillo College
More details about Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM AS Degree at Cabrillo College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
68 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,523
Students counted
175
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,092
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM AS Degree at Cabrillo College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Baking and Pastry Specialist
Institute of Technology
Clovis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Institute of Technology, ClovisBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,400
Price if you pay yourself$18,976
8 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Baking and Pastry Specialist at Institute of Technology
More details about Baking and Pastry Specialist at Institute of Technology
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$11,850
Length
40 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,395
Students counted
172
Earned a year, estimated
$47,400
Price if you pay yourself
$18,976
students trained with WIOA funding
8
School website, Baking and Pastry Specialist at Institute of Technology
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Pastry and Baking Art
Rtc College
Jurupa Valley
No diploma needed
Rtc College, Jurupa ValleyBaking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$74,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,900
Program website, Pastry and Baking Art at Rtc College
More details about Pastry and Baking Art at Rtc College
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
28%
Earned in a quarter
$18,500
Length
10 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
122
Earned a year, estimated
$74,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,900
Program website, Pastry and Baking Art at Rtc College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Professional Sushi Chef Course I and II
Sushi Chef Institute
Torrance
High school diploma or equivalent
Sushi Chef Institute, TorranceCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,900
3 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Professional Sushi Chef Course I and II at Sushi Chef Institute
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
113
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,900
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts-Certificate of Achievement
Woodland Community College
Woodland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Woodland Community College, WoodlandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,270
Program website, Culinary Arts-Certificate of Achievement at Woodland Community College
More details about Culinary Arts-Certificate of Achievement at Woodland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$960
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,270
Program website, Culinary Arts-Certificate of Achievement at Woodland Community College
Culinary arts (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts-AA Degree
Woodland Community College
Woodland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Woodland Community College, WoodlandCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
Program website, Culinary Arts-AA Degree at Woodland Community College
More details about Culinary Arts-AA Degree at Woodland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
144 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,300
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
Program website, Culinary Arts-AA Degree at Woodland Community College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Chef Assistant/Baker
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesBaking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,890
Program website, Chef Assistant/Baker at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
More details about Chef Assistant/Baker at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
36%
Earned in a quarter
$14,134
Length
18 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,530
Students counted
99
Earned a year, estimated
$56,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,890
Program website, Chef Assistant/Baker at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts: Baking and Catering
West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Woodland Hills
No diploma needed
West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland HillsBaking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,260
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Catering at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Culinary Arts: Baking and Catering at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
73%
Working at 6 months
23%
Earned in a quarter
$14,134
Length
20 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,501
Students counted
83
Earned a year, estimated
$56,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,260
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Catering at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts
JobTrain
Menlo Park
No diploma needed
JobTrain, Menlo ParkCulinary arts certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,000
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, Culinary Arts at JobTrain
More details about Culinary Arts at JobTrain
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
37%
Earned in a quarter
$3,754
Length
11 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
77
Earned a year, estimated
$15,000
Price if you pay yourself
$8,000
Program website, Culinary Arts at JobTrain
Cooking and kitchen job trainingHybridNo diploma needed
Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate
Napa Valley College
Napa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Napa Valley College, NapaCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$506
Program website, Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
More details about Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$594
Students counted
75
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$506
Program website, Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Food Service & Hospitality
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
Baldwin Park
Accredited school
Education and courses
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin ParkCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
15 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Food Service & Hospitality at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
29 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
71
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
15
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Chef's Training Certificate of Achievement
Cerritos College
Norwalk
Accredited school
Education and courses
Cerritos College, NorwalkCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,295
School website, Chef's Training Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
More details about Chef's Training Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$842
Students counted
60
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,295
School website, Chef's Training Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Salvation Army Culinary Program
Napa Valley Adult Education
Napa
No diploma needed
Napa Valley Adult Education, NapaCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
16 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Salvation Army Culinary Program at Napa Valley Adult Education
More details about Salvation Army Culinary Program at Napa Valley Adult Education
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$5,325
Length
14 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
56
Earned a year, estimated
$21,300
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
16
School website, Salvation Army Culinary Program at Napa Valley Adult Education
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Chef Apprentice
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,748
Program website, Chef Apprentice at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Chef Apprentice at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 33 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,700
Students counted
48
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,748
Program website, Chef Apprentice at West Hills College Lemoore
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Pastry and Baking Arts
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$828
Program website, Pastry and Baking Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Pastry and Baking Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
37%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
45
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$828
Program website, Pastry and Baking Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Cake Decoration - Level 1
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
No diploma needed
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 1 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 1 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
41
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 1 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Sustainable Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Monterey Peninsula College, MontereyCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,054
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Sustainable Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement at Monterey Peninsula College
More details about Sustainable Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement at Monterey Peninsula College
Finished
25%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$986
Students counted
40
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,054
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Sustainable Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement at Monterey Peninsula College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Professional Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement
Cerritos College
Norwalk
Accredited school
Education and courses
Cerritos College, NorwalkBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
School website, Professional Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
More details about Professional Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
54 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,500
School website, Professional Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personPrerequisite courses
Cake Decoration - Level 3
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
Prerequisite courses
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 3 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 3 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
37
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 3 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts Academy
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La PuenteCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,360
School website, Culinary Arts Academy at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
More details about Culinary Arts Academy at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$8,621
Length
35 weeks, 31 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,475
Students counted
37
Earned a year, estimated
$34,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,360
School website, Culinary Arts Academy at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Cake Decoration - Level 2
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
No diploma needed
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 2 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 2 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 2 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts
Tulare Adult School
Tulare
No diploma needed
Tulare Adult School, TulareCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$54,200
Price if you pay yourself$485
Program website, Culinary Arts at Tulare Adult School
More details about Culinary Arts at Tulare Adult School
Finished
24%
Working at 6 months
27%
Earned in a quarter
$13,547
Length
36 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$965
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
$54,200
Price if you pay yourself
$485
Program website, Culinary Arts at Tulare Adult School
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personPrerequisite courses
Cake Decoration - Level 4
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
Prerequisite courses
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 4 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 4 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 4 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
LTCC Culinary Boot Camp
ADVANCE at Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe
Accredited school
No diploma needed
ADVANCE at Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake TahoeCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$400
More details about LTCC Culinary Boot Camp at ADVANCE at Lake Tahoe Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$400
Cooking and kitchen job trainingHybridNo diploma needed
Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate
Napa Valley College
Napa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Napa Valley College, NapaCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$230
Program website, Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
More details about Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$394
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$230
Program website, Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate at Napa Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Antelope Valley, LancasterCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,568
Program website, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at University of Antelope Valley
More details about Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at University of Antelope Valley
Finished
57%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,303
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,568
Program website, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at University of Antelope Valley
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personPrerequisite courses
Cake Decoration - Level 5
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
Prerequisite courses
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 5 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 5 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
26
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 5 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personPrerequisite courses
Cake Decoration - Level 6
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Watsonville
Prerequisite courses
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education, WatsonvilleCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 6 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
More details about Cake Decoration - Level 6 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$100
Program website, Cake Decoration - Level 6 at Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
Cooking and kitchen job trainingHybridNo diploma needed
Introduction to Culinary Arts
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$96,000
Price if you pay yourself$782
Program website, Introduction to Culinary Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Introduction to Culinary Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$24,000
Length
36 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
$96,000
Price if you pay yourself
$782
Program website, Introduction to Culinary Arts at West Hills College Lemoore
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Essentials
Merced County Office of Education
Merced
High school diploma or equivalent
Merced County Office of Education, MercedCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Culinary Essentials at Merced County Office of Education
More details about Culinary Essentials at Merced County Office of Education
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$5,525
Length
18 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
16
Earned a year, estimated
$22,100
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Culinary Essentials at Merced County Office of Education
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts Certificate Program
Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
Inglewood
High school diploma or equivalent
Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center, InglewoodCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300
Price if you pay yourself$10,000
Program website, Culinary Arts Certificate Program at Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
More details about Culinary Arts Certificate Program at Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,320
Length
26 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,143
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$33,300
Price if you pay yourself
$10,000
Program website, Culinary Arts Certificate Program at Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,905
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
More details about Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
51 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,993
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,905
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$902
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
More details about Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,461
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$902
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Skills Training
Self Help for the Elderly
San Francisco
No diploma needed
Self Help for the Elderly, San FranciscoCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
11 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Culinary Skills Training at Self Help for the Elderly
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$8,834
Length
6 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,300
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
$35,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,000
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Culinary apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
HTA Line Cook/Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Program
Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC
Los Angeles
No diploma needed
Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC, Los AngelesCulinary apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,350
More details about HTA Line Cook/Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Program at Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$9,124
Length
8 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
$36,500
Price if you pay yourself
$5,350
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Single course: CULIN 203 Introduction to Baking
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Laney College, OaklandCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$184
School website, Single course: CULIN 203 Introduction to Baking at Laney College
More details about Single course: CULIN 203 Introduction to Baking at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$60
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$184
School website, Single course: CULIN 203 Introduction to Baking at Laney College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, CS
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$495
Program website, Culinary Arts, CS at Cuesta College
More details about Culinary Arts, CS at Cuesta College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,177
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$495
Program website, Culinary Arts, CS at Cuesta College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Accomplishment
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
Program website, CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
More details about CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,270
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
Program website, CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Certificate of Proficiency: Cooking
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Laney College, OaklandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$736
Program website, Certificate of Proficiency: Cooking at Laney College
More details about Certificate of Proficiency: Cooking at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$866
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$736
Program website, Certificate of Proficiency: Cooking at Laney College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Contra Costa College, San PabloCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$782
School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$377
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$782
School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service at Contra Costa College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Professional Cooking, Entry Level
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of the Redwoods, EurekaCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$795
Program website, Professional Cooking, Entry Level at College of the Redwoods
More details about Professional Cooking, Entry Level at College of the Redwoods
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$795
Program website, Professional Cooking, Entry Level at College of the Redwoods
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$985
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
More details about Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
37 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,992
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$985
School website, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts-Advanced Certificate of Achievement
Napa Valley College
Napa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Napa Valley College, NapaCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,400
Program website, Culinary Arts-Advanced Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
More details about Culinary Arts-Advanced Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,196
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,400
Program website, Culinary Arts-Advanced Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
School website, Culinary Arts- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Culinary Arts- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,350
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
School website, Culinary Arts- BC at Kern Community College District
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,518
Program website, CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
More details about CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,112
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,518
Program website, CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,550
More details about Culinary Arts and Hospitality Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
54 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$900
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,550
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CULN: Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,564
Program website, CULN: Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
More details about CULN: Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,344
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,564
Program website, CULN: Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Restaurant Training
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Contra Costa College, San PabloCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,702
School website, Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$561
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,702
School website, Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement Program
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laney College, OaklandBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,024
Program website, Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement Program at Laney College
More details about Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement Program at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,024
Program website, Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement Program at Laney College
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laney College, OaklandBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,125
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
More details about Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,125
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts
Kern High School District-Rop
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern High School District-Rop, BakersfieldCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
School website, Culinary Arts at Kern High School District-Rop
More details about Culinary Arts at Kern High School District-Rop
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
41 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
School website, Culinary Arts at Kern High School District-Rop
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry and Baking Skills
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Contra Costa College, San PabloBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,208
School website, Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry and Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry and Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 27 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$743
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,208
School website, Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry and Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Arts Preparation Training
Cerritos College
Norwalk
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Cerritos College, NorwalkCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,600
Program website, Culinary Arts Preparation Training at Cerritos College
More details about Culinary Arts Preparation Training at Cerritos College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$900
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,600
Program website, Culinary Arts Preparation Training at Cerritos College
Culinary arts (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
AS Degree Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Contra Costa College, San PabloCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
School website, AS Degree Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
More details about AS Degree Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$686
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
School website, AS Degree Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training at Contra Costa College
Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
AS Degree Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Contra Costa College, San PabloBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
School website, AS Degree Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
More details about AS Degree Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,135
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
School website, AS Degree Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills at Contra Costa College
Culinary arts (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CULN: Hospitality Studies -AS degree in Culinary Arts
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies -AS degree in Culinary Arts at Diablo Valley College
More details about CULN: Hospitality Studies -AS degree in Culinary Arts at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,312
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies -AS degree in Culinary Arts at Diablo Valley College
Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CULN: Hospitality Studies- Baking and Pastry - Associate in Science degree
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies- Baking and Pastry - Associate in Science degree at Diablo Valley College
More details about CULN: Hospitality Studies- Baking and Pastry - Associate in Science degree at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,617
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies- Baking and Pastry - Associate in Science degree at Diablo Valley College
Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Associate in Sciences
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Laney College, OaklandBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,861
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
More details about Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,688
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,861
Program website, Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Cook / Chef
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los AngelesCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,477
School website, Culinary Cook / Chef at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
More details about Culinary Cook / Chef at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$80
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,477
School website, Culinary Cook / Chef at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personEducation and courses
General Cooking Occupations
Central Valley Opportunity Center
Winton
Education and courses
Central Valley Opportunity Center, WintonCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,250
Program website, General Cooking Occupations at Central Valley Opportunity Center
More details about General Cooking Occupations at Central Valley Opportunity Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$341
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,250
Program website, General Cooking Occupations at Central Valley Opportunity Center
Culinary program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts Management - Sous Chef
United Youth of America, Inc
Los Angeles
No diploma needed
United Youth of America, Inc, Los AngelesCulinary program (level not stated)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,050
Program website, Culinary Arts Management - Sous Chef at United Youth of America, Inc
More details about Culinary Arts Management - Sous Chef at United Youth of America, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,650
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,050
Program website, Culinary Arts Management - Sous Chef at United Youth of America, Inc
Culinary apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
05244 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program for Under served Populations
05244 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program for Under served Pop
Sacramento
No diploma needed
05244 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program for Under served Pop, SacramentoCulinary apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about 05244 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program for Under served Populations at 05244 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program for Under served Pop
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Baking and Pastry Certificate of Completion
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Baking and Pastry Certificate of Completion at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Culinary apprenticeshipHybridEducation and courses
Chef Ann Foundation: Healthy School Food Pathway
Chef Ann Foundation
Boulder, CO
Education and courses
Chef Ann Foundation, Boulder, COCulinary apprenticeshipHybrid · Education and courses
Classes are outside California; California approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Chef Ann Foundation: Healthy School Food Pathway at Chef Ann Foundation
More details about Chef Ann Foundation: Healthy School Food Pathway at Chef Ann Foundation
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Chef Ann Foundation: Healthy School Food Pathway at Chef Ann Foundation
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Culinary Arts Basic Training Certificate of Completion
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Culinary Arts Basic Training Certificate of Completion at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Advanced
Kern High School District-BAS
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern High School District-BAS, BakersfieldCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Culinary Arts, Advanced at Kern High School District-BAS
More details about Culinary Arts, Advanced at Kern High School District-BAS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Culinary Arts, Advanced at Kern High School District-BAS
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Culinary Arts, Beginning
Kern High School District-BAS
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern High School District-BAS, BakersfieldCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Culinary Arts, Beginning at Kern High School District-BAS
More details about Culinary Arts, Beginning at Kern High School District-BAS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Culinary Arts, Beginning at Kern High School District-BAS
Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed
Kitchen Techniques for New Culinarians Certificate of Completion (NC)- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Kitchen Techniques for New Culinarians Certificate of Completion (NC)- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Kitchen Techniques for New Culinarians Certificate of Completion (NC)- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Kitchen Techniques for New Culinarians Certificate of Completion (NC)- BC at Kern Community College District

How to pay for culinary school in California

WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for culinary school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for culinary school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Culinary school in California

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 21 of 63
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 2nd of 28
culinary programs of any state: no state has more than California: Most

State comparisons use the same figures as the culinary school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Culinary school in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz and other California cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 14 more programs are in 10 other areas.

Other training in California

How culinary school compares with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in California

Where the California culinary arts program numbers come from

Which California culinary arts programs are on this list?

These are the culinary arts programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California culinary arts programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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All 73 culinary programs in California approved for WIOA funding

Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts Diploma

Culinary Specialist

Culinary Art-Chef Assistant

Culinary Arts: Chef Assistant

Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM AS Degree

Baking and Pastry Specialist

Pastry and Baking Art

Professional Sushi Chef Course I and II

Culinary Arts-Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts-AA Degree

Chef Assistant/Baker

Culinary Arts: Baking and Catering

Culinary Arts

Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate

Food Service & Hospitality

Chef's Training Certificate of Achievement

Salvation Army Culinary Program

Chef Apprentice

Pastry and Baking Arts

Cake Decoration - Level 1

Sustainable Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement

Professional Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement

Cake Decoration - Level 3

Culinary Arts Academy

Cake Decoration - Level 2

Culinary Arts

Cake Decoration - Level 4

LTCC Culinary Boot Camp

Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate

Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management

Cake Decoration - Level 5

Cake Decoration - Level 6

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Culinary Essentials

Culinary Arts Certificate Program

Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - CAHM Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Skills Training

HTA Line Cook/Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Program

Single course: CULIN 203 Introduction to Baking

Culinary Arts, CS

CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Accomplishment

Certificate of Proficiency: Cooking

Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service

Professional Cooking, Entry Level

Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management - Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts-Advanced Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts- BC

CULN: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Certificate of Achievement

CULN: Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement

Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Restaurant Training

Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement Program

Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Certificate of Achievement

Culinary Arts

Cert. of Achievement Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry and Baking Skills

Culinary Arts Preparation Training

AS Degree Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Prep & Restaurant Training

AS Degree Culinary Arts: Training in Pastry & Baking Skills

CULN: Hospitality Studies -AS degree in Culinary Arts

CULN: Hospitality Studies- Baking and Pastry - Associate in Science degree

Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Associate in Sciences

Culinary Cook / Chef

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