9 schools · Colorado
Culinary schools in Colorado
9 schools in Colorado offer culinary arts programs (8 of them public), with 9 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,117 a year after finishing, compared with $31,480 nationally.
All culinary arts programs in Colorado
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-BoulderBoulder, CO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 1,799 | $36,228 | $41,274 | $21,935 | $22,597 |
| Emily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 25 | $34,348 | $33,862 | n/a | $12,175 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-BoulderBoulder, CO | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 1,657 | $31,885 | $35,587 | $15,567 | $22,597 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $42,801 | n/a | $10,257 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Associate degree | 40 | n/a | $41,389 | n/a | $4,662 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Certificate | 51 | n/a | $22,848 | n/a | $4,662 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 41 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,257 |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,688 |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,688 |
| Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO | Public university | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,540 |
| Pickens Technical CollegeAurora, CO | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,140 |
| Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,214 |
| Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,214 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,016 |
Cities with the most programs: Denver (2), Boulder (1), Grand Junction (1), Colorado Springs (1), Glenwood Springs (1), Aurora (1), Pueblo (1), Lakewood (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Colorado?
9 schools in Colorado awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Colorado has the highest earnings?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in Boulder, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $36,228 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Colorado?
By yearly tuition and fees, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs charges $2,688 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do culinary arts graduates make in Colorado?
The typical certificate program in Colorado reported median earnings of $33,117 one year after graduation and $33,862 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Culinary schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.