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Culinary schools in Indiana
3 schools in Indiana offer culinary arts programs (3 of them public), with 2 certificate and 1 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Public university | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,762 |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 273 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,154 |
| Vincennes UniversityVincennes, IN | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,126 |
Cities with the most programs: Indianapolis (2), Vincennes (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Indiana?
3 schools in Indiana awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 1 associate programs.
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Indiana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis charges $5,154 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.