Culinary Arts Schools in New York

There is no question that New York State, from upstate New York to the metropolitan New York City, is one of the best places to eat, cook, and study. A culinary goldmine, New York City has nearly every ethnic food represented in its street food and restaurants and has arguably some of the most innovative dining in America. For its 2012 edition, for example, the prestigious Michelin Guide recognized 62 restaurants in New York City; of those, nine restaurants were awarded two stars and seven were awarded three, a great honor. And don’t forget about western and upstate New York: meat lovers have long delighted in Buffalo’s famous chicken wings, and veggie-inclined eaters benefit from New York’s plentiful organic farms. Some of the world's renowned chefs have begun their chef careers in New York, inspired by New York City's artistic and adventurous spirit. There’s no doubt that culinary schools in New York will be a part of educating the nation’s future top chefs.

Employment and Culinary School in New York, Food Culture Capital

Visitors, young and old, American and international, flock to New York State and its restaurants. Though New York City is the top destination for most of New York’s visitors, the Adirondacks, Niagara Falls, and the cities in between enjoy a good dose of tourism as well. With visitors and a population that appreciates good food, the restaurant scene is healthy in New York State: in 2009, 39,604 restaurants were in business, according to the National Restaurant Association. The highly successful chefs in New York City region are compensated well: the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that chefs and head cooks in the Nassau-Suffolk and New York-White Plains metropolitan areas are paid some of the highest salaries for their occupation in the nation.

Chefs throughout the industry attest that experience and hard work is integral to building a career in culinary arts; others also find that a culinary degree is beneficial, since programs can help students attain a strong set of skills. New York culinary schools are found in a variety of locations and have a range of degree options. Check out the list below to amp up your culinary career today.

Additional Information on Culinary Colleges in New York from Chef2chef.net
Pastry Chef Schools in New York
Hotel Management Schools in New York

Additional Resources for Culinary Students
A sample of New York City restaurants recognized in the Michelin Guide
New York State Restaurant Association website and New York’s restaurant sector information
Bureau of Labor Statistics profile for chefs and head cooks

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

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 (AS)
Culinary Arts (D)
Art of Cooking (D)

Campus Locations:

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Institute of Culinary Education

Get your culinary career cooking at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Pastry & Baking Arts
Culinary Management

Campus Locations:

New York

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Programs:

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta - Certificate in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - 12 Month Certificate in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - 12 Month Certificate in Patisserie and Baking

Campus Locations:

Orlando

Tucker

Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America can prepare you for an exciting career in foodservice.

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Management

Campus Locations:

Hyde Park

Bryant and Stratton College

Give your career a boost with an education from Bryant and Stratton College.

Programs:

Restaurant & Hotel Management

Campus Locations:

Syracuse

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Other New York Culinary Schools

School Name	City or Town	Programs Offered
Genesee Community College	Batavia	Hospitality Management
Broome Community College	Binghamton	Hotel/Restaurant Management: A.A.S.
Cuny Lehman College	Bronx	Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism
Monroe College - Main Campus	Bronx	Associate (A.A.S.) Degree Program in Culinary Arts
Cuny Kingsborough Community College	Brooklyn	Culinary Arts
Cuny New York City Technical College	Brooklyn	Hospitality Management
Erie Community College - City Campus	Buffalo	Culinary Arts
Suny College at Buffalo	Buffalo	Hospitality Administration
Trocaire College	Buffalo	Hospitality Services Management
Villa Maria College Buffalo	Buffalo	Hospitality Services Management
Finger Lakes Community College	Canandaigua	Culinary Arts
Suny College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	Cobleskill	Culinary Arts
Suny College of Technology at Delhi	Delhi	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Tompkins-Cortland Community College	Dryden	Hotel and Restaurant Management
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Boces	Ft. Edward	Culinary Arts & Related Services
Nassau Community College	Garden City	Hospitality and Business
Cornell University - Endowed Colleges	Ithaca	Hospitality Services Management
Cornell University - NY State Statutory Colleges	Ithaca	Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration
Saint Johns University - New York	Jamaica	Hospitality Management
Sullivan County Community College	Loch Sheldrake	Culinary Arts
Cuny La Guardia Community College	Long Island City	Travel,Tourism and Hospitality Management
Orange County Community College	Middletown	Culinary Boot Camp
Suny College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville	Morrisville	Food and Beverage/Restaurant Mgmt.
French Culinary Institute	New York	Culinary Arts
New York Institute of Technology - Manhattan Campus	New York	B.P.S.: Hospitality Management
Pace University-New York	New York	Hospitality Services Management
Wood Tobe-Coburn School	New York	Travel and Hospitality
Niagara University	Niagara University	Hospitality Services Management
New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury	Old Westbury	B.P.S.: Hospitality Management
Suny College at Oneonta	Oneonta	Food Service & Restaurant Administration
Bryant & Stratton College â€“ Southtowns	Orchard Park	Restaurant & Hotel Management Associate Degree AAS
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	Paul Smiths	Culinary Arts & Related Services
Suny College at Plattsburgh	Plattsburgh	Foods & Nutrition Studies
Suffolk County Community College - Eastern Campus	Riverhead	Baking & Pastry Arts
Monroe Community College	Rochester	Culinary Arts Certificate program
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	Hospitality and Service Management
Niagara County Community College	Sanborn	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
North Country Community College	Saranac Lake	Hospitality Services Management
Schenectady County Community College	Schenectady	Assistant Chef
Bryant & Stratton College â€“ Syracuse	Syracuse	Restaurant & Hotel Management Associate Degree AAS
Onondaga Community College	Syracuse	Hospitality Management
Syracuse University	Syracuse	Sport Venue & Event Management
Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch	Utica	Chef Training
Suny Westchester Commmunity College	Valhalla	Food Service Administration â€“ Culinary Arts and Management
Erie Community College - North Campus	Williamsville	Culinary Arts
Putnam-Westchester Boces	Yorktown Heights	Culinary Arts/Chef Training