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 |
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| Locations | Hyde Park, NY | New York City, NY | Campuses nationwide. Find one near you! |
Campuses nationwide. Find one near you! |
| 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 |
| Financial Aid? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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.