Culinary Arts Schools in Maryland

Considering culinary school in Maryland? Thanks to its enviable mid-Atlantic location, Maryland is a true haven for seafood lovers. In general, shellfish are a pillar of Maryland cuisine: "Chesapeake'" even means "Great Shellfish Bay" in the Algonquian language. Fresh, raw oysters are shipped to restaurants across the country and local crab and crab cakes are famous around the nation and internationally. Even chefs interested in menus outside of the shellfish and seafood circle can find diverse cuisines in Maryland’s towns and cities, where haute cuisines and American and ethnic hole-in-the-wall eateries can be found. Maryland is also a significant producer of specialty perishable horticulture crops, such as cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn, tomatoes and squash. Students of Maryland culinary schools truly have many resources at their fingertips.

Chef Careers and Culinary Schools in Maryland

According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurants are a major driving force in Maryland's economy, and that's great news for aspiring chefs. The more than 10,000 restaurants and bars in the state employ 9 percent of its population. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, head cooks and chefs in Maryland earned a mean annual wage of $42,580 as of May 2011. Maryland cities in the Washington D.C. region enjoy high levels of chef and head cook employment, too. Throughout the next decade, an estimated 16,600 new jobs is projected to be added to the state’s restaurant sector.

Culinary degrees are not always required to obtain entry-level employment in the restaurant sector, but a degree in the culinary arts is always a plus. A culinary degree could be valuable when it comes to having a more competitive resume or squeezing in for that top position that you seek. Be sure to look below at the list of Maryland culinary schools, including baking and pastry schools, to more fully explore your academic opportunities.

Additional Information on Culinary Colleges in Maryland from Chef2chef.net
Hotel Management Schools in Maryland

Additional Resources for Culinary Students
National Restaurant Association and Maryland’s restaurant sector
Bureau of Labor Statistics data for chef and head cook employment wages

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

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 ideashelping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (AA)
Culinary Arts (AS)
Culinary Arts (D)

Campus Locations:

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:

Arlington

Find Culinary Schools in Maryland by City

Baltimore

Other Maryland Culinary Schools

School Name	City or Town	Programs Offered
Anne Arundel Community College	Arnold	Baking & Pastry Arts
Baltimore City Community College	Baltimore	Hospitality
Baltimore International College	Baltimore	Baker/Pastry Chef
Morgan State University	Baltimore	Hospitality Management
Howard Community College	Columbia	Culinary Management AAS Program
Allegany College of Maryland	Cumberland	Culinary Arts
LAcademie de Cuisine	Gaithersburg	Culinary Arts
University of Maryland-Eastern Shore	Princess Anne	Culinary Arts
Montgomery College of Rockville	Rockville	Hospitality Management
Wor-Wic Community College	Salisbury	Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management