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Culinary Schools in Pittsburgh

Surrounded by green hills, Pittsburgh has transformed from a former steel mill town to a newly-hip cultural hot-spot. The city of three rivers and 89 distinct neighborhoods boasts a variety of great restaurants, diversity in international cuisines and a strong organic food trend. International markets cater to the city's many diverse ethnic groups, and you'll be able to find everything from Japanese to Russian to Irish. Additionally, the indoor Pittsburgh Public Market in the historic Strip District showcases local food and products. The farm-to-table trend has recently emerged in prominence alongside Pittsburgh's traditional focus on hearty Eastern European fare. And while pierogies and cabbage rolls remain as popular as ever, especially with tourists who flock to indulge in gigantic meat-and-cheese sandwiches, the Slow Food movement has taken Pittsburgh by storm. If you’re considering culinary school, Pittsburgh can be a great potential location for your cooking training.

Pittsburgh Culinary Schools and the Newly Hip Food Scene

According to May 2011 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, head cooks and chefs working in Pittsburgh earned a mean annual wage of $41,810. The National Restaurant Association reports that there are more than 24,000 eating and dining places in the state of Pennsylvania as of 2009 and predicts an employment growth of more than 5 percent in the state's food and beverage sector from 2011 to 2021. With or without a degree, professionals can succeed in this sector, but having a degree from a Pittsburgh culinary school might improve your chances of landing that coveted restaurant job you want. The rest of your success can be determined by your willingness to work hard and perhaps a little bit of luck. Select your favorite Pittsburgh culinary school, pastry school or baking school and start cooking toward your future.

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Browse Top Pittsburgh Culinary Schools!

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

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 (AS)
Art of Cooking (D)
Baking & Pastry (AS)

Campus Locations:

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Discover how different a school can be at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Earn a degree or certificate in 24 months or less and get started on a career.

Programs:

Hospitality - Restaurant Management
Hospitality Management Administration

Campus Locations:

Oakdale

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