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Culinary school in Ohio

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

17 schools offer these culinary arts programs, and Ohio 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 Ohio, 18 of the 32 programs take students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 32 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (10 programs), culinary arts (associate degree, 8 programs), cooking and kitchen job training (6 programs), baking and pastry certificate or diploma (5 programs), and 3 more of one other kind.

See the 32 programs

How much does culinary school cost in Ohio?

Certificates and short courses (21 programs)
$2,480 to $14,270most of them
Two-year degrees (11 programs)
$9,373 to $19,394most of them

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
33%
Working 6 months later
85%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,100
Length
Not reported
None of the 32 programs report it

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

Is there free culinary school in Ohio?

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

All 32 culinary programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

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32 programs

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Management & Tourism/Culinary Arts - AAS

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,167
    Program website, Hospitality Management & Tourism/Culinary Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Hospitality Management & Tourism/Culinary Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,004
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    120
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,167
    Program website, Hospitality Management & Tourism/Culinary Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Culinary Apprenticeship AAS

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$33,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,490
    Program website, Culinary Apprenticeship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Culinary Apprenticeship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,341
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    102
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,490
    Program website, Culinary Apprenticeship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts- Hospitality & Tourism 2 yr #0104

    Lorain County Community College

    Elyria

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, ElyriaCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,000
    Price if you pay yourself$11,074
    Program website, Culinary Arts- Hospitality & Tourism 2 yr #0104 at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Culinary Arts- Hospitality & Tourism 2 yr #0104 at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,498
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,015
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,074
    Program website, Culinary Arts- Hospitality & Tourism 2 yr #0104 at Lorain County Community College

  • Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Management & Tourism/Bakery & Pastry Arts - AAS

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Hospitality Management & Tourism/Bakery & Pastry Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Hospitality Management & Tourism/Bakery & Pastry Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,098
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Hospitality Management & Tourism/Bakery & Pastry Arts - AAS at Sinclair Community College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts

    Hocking College

    Nelsonville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, NelsonvilleCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$25,100
    Price if you pay yourself$21,362
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Hocking College
    More details about Culinary Arts at Hocking College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,281
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,362
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Hocking College

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Baking Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,075
    Program website, Baking Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Baking Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,398
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $467
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,075
    Program website, Baking Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts

    Zane State College

    Zanesville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Zane State College, ZanesvilleCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,990
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Zane State College
    More details about Culinary Arts at Zane State College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,204
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,990
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Zane State College

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Training

    EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute

    Cleveland

    No diploma needed

    EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, ClevelandCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,778
    Program website, Culinary Training at EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
    More details about Culinary Training at EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,087
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $145
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,778
    Program website, Culinary Training at EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personEducation and courses

    ProStart Culinary & Management Training

    Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation

    Columbus

    Education and courses

    Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation, ColumbusCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$159
    Program website, ProStart Culinary & Management Training at Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation
    More details about ProStart Culinary & Management Training at Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $162
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $159
    Program website, ProStart Culinary & Management Training at Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed

    Social OTR / FIndlay Culinary Training

    Corporation For Findlay Market

    Cincinnati

    No diploma needed

    Corporation For Findlay Market, CincinnatiCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$207
    Program website, Social OTR / FIndlay Culinary Training at Corporation For Findlay Market
    More details about Social OTR / FIndlay Culinary Training at Corporation For Findlay Market
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $207
    Program website, Social OTR / FIndlay Culinary Training at Corporation For Findlay Market

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personEducation and courses

    Hospitality & Lodging Kitchen Cook

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    Education and courses

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,505
    School website, Hospitality & Lodging Kitchen Cook at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about Hospitality & Lodging Kitchen Cook at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,505
    School website, Hospitality & Lodging Kitchen Cook at Goodwill Columbus

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Culinarian/Cook

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,913
    School website, Professional Culinarian/Cook at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Professional Culinarian/Cook at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,913
    School website, Professional Culinarian/Cook at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Operations

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, DaytonCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,250
    More details about Culinary Operations at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,250

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed

    The Opportunity Kitchen

    The Opportunity Kitchen (operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo)

    Toledo

    No diploma needed

    The Opportunity Kitchen (operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo), ToledoCooking and kitchen job trainingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,480
    More details about The Opportunity Kitchen at The Opportunity Kitchen (operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,480

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts

    Kentucky Community & Technical College System

    Maysville, KY

    No diploma needed

    Kentucky Community & Technical College System, Maysville, KYCulinary arts (associate degree)In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,624
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
    More details about Culinary Arts at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,624
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Kentucky Community & Technical College System

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Culinary Arts- Personal Chef Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,736
    School website, Culinary Arts- Personal Chef Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Culinary Arts- Personal Chef Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,736
    School website, Culinary Arts- Personal Chef Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Baking Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,825
    School website, Professional Baking Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Professional Baking Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,825
    School website, Professional Baking Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Cultinarian/Cook Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,825
    School website, Professional Cultinarian/Cook Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Professional Cultinarian/Cook Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,825
    School website, Professional Cultinarian/Cook Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Cooking and kitchen job trainingIn personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts-Kitchen Essentials OYTC #4034

    Lorain County Community College

    Elyria

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, ElyriaCooking and kitchen job training · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,377
    Program website, Culinary Arts-Kitchen Essentials OYTC #4034 at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Culinary Arts-Kitchen Essentials OYTC #4034 at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,735
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,377
    Program website, Culinary Arts-Kitchen Essentials OYTC #4034 at Lorain County Community College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,911
    Program website, Culinary Arts Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Culinary Arts Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,911
    Program website, Culinary Arts Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Culinary Arts Associate Degree - Hospitality Management

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,651
    School website, Culinary Arts Associate Degree - Hospitality Management at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Culinary Arts Associate Degree - Hospitality Management at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,651
    School website, Culinary Arts Associate Degree - Hospitality Management at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

    Chesterland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie, ChesterlandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,365
    Program website, Culinary Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    More details about Culinary Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $775
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,365
    Program website, Culinary Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pastry Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

    Chesterland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie, ChesterlandBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,365
    Program website, Pastry Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    More details about Pastry Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $775
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,365
    Program website, Pastry Arts Basic Techniques Certificate Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

  • Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Management - Baking and Pastry Arts Major AAS

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,082
    Program website, Hospitality Management - Baking and Pastry Arts Major AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Hospitality Management - Baking and Pastry Arts Major AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,082
    Program website, Hospitality Management - Baking and Pastry Arts Major AAS at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Baking and Pastry Chef

    Pittsburgh Technical College

    Oakdale, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale, PABaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,270
    School website, Baking and Pastry Chef at Pittsburgh Technical College
    More details about Baking and Pastry Chef at Pittsburgh Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,524
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,270
    School website, Baking and Pastry Chef at Pittsburgh Technical College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Skills Essentials

    Remington

    Maple Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Remington, Maple HeightsCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,565
    More details about Culinary Skills Essentials at Remington
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,565

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts

    Laurel Technical Institute

    Hermitage, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laurel Technical Institute, Hermitage, PACulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,990
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Laurel Technical Institute
    More details about Culinary Arts at Laurel Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $691
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,990
    Program website, Culinary Arts at Laurel Technical Institute

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

    Chesterland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie, ChesterlandCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,905
    Program website, Culinary Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    More details about Culinary Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,905
    Program website, Culinary Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pastry Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

    Chesterland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie, ChesterlandBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,905
    Program website, Pastry Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    More details about Pastry Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,905
    Program website, Pastry Arts Advanced Techniques Diploma Program at Loretta Paganini School of Cooking dba International Culinary Arts and Scie

  • Baking and pastry (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Baking

    Hocking College

    Nelsonville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, NelsonvilleBaking and pastry (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$22,176
    Program website, Baking at Hocking College
    More details about Baking at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $22,176
    Program website, Baking at Hocking College

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts ( Certificate)

    Pittsburgh Technical College

    Oakdale, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale, PACulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,440
    School website, Culinary Arts ( Certificate) at Pittsburgh Technical College
    More details about Culinary Arts ( Certificate) at Pittsburgh Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,890
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,440
    School website, Culinary Arts ( Certificate) at Pittsburgh Technical College

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts ( Associate Degree)

    Pittsburgh Technical College

    Oakdale, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale, PACulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$39,000
    School website, Culinary Arts ( Associate Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College
    More details about Culinary Arts ( Associate Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,526
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $39,000
    School website, Culinary Arts ( Associate Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College

How to pay for culinary school in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in Ohio

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 Ohio

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 31
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
24th of 28
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
14 of 15
culinary programs here, against the typical state's 8
32 vs 8

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 Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and other Ohio cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Ohio

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

Where the Ohio culinary arts program numbers come from

Which Ohio culinary arts programs are on this list?

These are the culinary arts programs Ohio 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 Ohio offers.

How the prices and results of Ohio 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.

Sources for the facts about culinary school in Ohio

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chefs and Head Cooks
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List