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Ready to upgrade your culinary love affair from faux to pro? Make it official with the right training. Check out this snazzy guide to quickly compare four popular culinary schools:

 
Culinary Institute of America

French Culinary Institute

The Art Institutes

Le Cordon Bleu Schools
Locations Hyde Park, NY New York City, NY Campuses nationwide.
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Campuses nationwide.
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Programs* Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts Culinary Arts
Pastry Arts
International Bread Making,
Specialized Culinary Certificates
Culinary Arts
Pastry Arts
International Bread Making,
Specialized Culinary Certificates
Culinary Arts
Pâtisserie & Baking
Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Degrees* Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS)
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
Certificate Programs
Diplomas and Certificates Associate degrees
Bachelor degrees
Culinary Diplomas
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
Unique Benefits Among the best known and respected culinary schools in the nation, CIA professors include Certified Master Chefs and award-winning culinarians. Students test their skills in a number of restaurants located on campus. The French Culinary Institute offers both brand recognition and top-notch culinary education in a plethora of culinary specialties. Notable faculty members include Jacques Pepin, Jacques Torres, and more. The Art Institutes offers quality culinary education on a number of campuses nationwide, making it a convenient option for many. The Art Institutes also offers a variety of unique programs in the culinary or pastry arts, or restaurant management. For generations the Le Cordon Bleu name has symbolized culinary excellence. With a variety of programs and campuses nationwide, LCB offers both name recognition and flexibility.
Notable Alumni Anthony Bourdain
Todd English
Bobby Flay Jon Shook
Vinny Dotolo
Stephanie Izard
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*Programs and degrees subject to change, and may vary from one campus to the next. Request more info for the latest offerings.