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19 Best Private Diploma Culinary Arts Universities in the USA

Compare 36 programs at 19 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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19 universities · ranked best first

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SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
2
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
3
SN Southern New Hampshire University logo

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1932

US #324 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$36,708/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,318
Students
163,164
6
BC Baker College logo

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1888

US #415 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,157/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$35,833
Students
3,026
7
MU Mercyhurst University logo

Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1926

US #421 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$19,444/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,452
Students
2,191
9
JW Johnson & Wales University-Providence logo

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #664 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$31,027/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Students
3,868
11
NL National Louis University logo

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1886

US #847 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$12,641/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,799
Students
4,406
13
JW Johnson & Wales University-Online logo

Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #876 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$20,252/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Students
2,202
18
PS Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science logo

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, New York · Private University · Est. 1946

US #1295 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$26,683/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,145
Students
579
19
LC Livingstone College logo

Livingstone College

Salisbury, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1879

US #1439 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,479/yr
Admission rate
59%
Earnings (10yr)
$32,600
Students
924

What this subject pays

Graduates of Culinary Arts programmes report a median $27,491 two years after finishing, across 21 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $14,745.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Culinary Arts universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Adventist University, Boston University, Southern New Hampshire University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Culinary Arts universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma Culinary Arts universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Diploma Culinary Arts universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Culinary Arts universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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