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Culinary Schools in Denver

To discover the flavors in Denver would be to taste the West in all its glory. Many restaurants offer barbecue, steak, and contemporary American food reminiscent of dishes cooked on the ranch. However, those who are in the mood for more international cuisine can still find Asian, Latin, Italian, Mexican, and even French and American fusion dishes. Additional food resources include many farmers markets around the city during the summer and fall and the Great American Beer Festival held each September. Overall, diners have their pick of more than 300 fine dining restaurants in the city and surrounding area. It’s easy to say that students of Denver culinary schools have many resources at their fingertips.

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There are advantages to working and cooking in the Denver area: the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that average chef and head cook annual wages for the Denver metropolitan area came to $48,970 in 2011. Perhaps another draw is diners' generosity: the Denver Business Journal reported that Denver ranks third among cities where diners tip the highest, at 19.5 percent. Denver is a great place for students looking to start their culinary careers, and the culinary schools in Denver can lead the way. Although some chefs build their career on restaurant experience alone, a culinary degree can help increase job prospects and give you the skills you need to reach your career goals. Browse through the list of the culinary schools Denver has to offer to get started.

Additional Resources for Denver Culinary Students
Bureau of Labor Statistics geographic profiles for chef and head cook careers
Denver.com listings of the city’s restaurants

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Note: This list also contains schools that accept culinary students from Denver.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (D)
Culinary Arts (AAS)
Baking & Pastry (D)

Campus Locations:

Denver

Auguste Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts

Fire up your new career with Auguste Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts. We offer three programs for careers in the culinary industry, including culinary arts, pastry arts, as well as a chef track.

Programs:

Diploma in Culinary Arts
Diploma in Pastry Arts - 15 week Part Time Extended Program

Campus Locations:

Boulder

Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs:

Master of Science in Service Sector Management (M.S.)

Campus Locations:

Denver

Other Denver, Colorado Culinary Schools