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Culinary schools in Kansas
8 schools in Kansas offer culinary arts programs (8 of them public), with 7 certificate and 6 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $39,695 | n/a | $2,424 |
| Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | $38,672 | n/a | $3,704 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 65 | n/a | $31,270 | n/a | $3,210 |
| Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,704 |
| Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,400 |
| Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,400 |
| Fort Hays Tech North CentralBeloit, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,910 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,210 |
| Washburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,684 |
| Washburn UniversityTopeka, KS | Public university | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,256 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,395 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,395 |
Cities with the most programs: Topeka (2), Overland Park (1), El Dorado (1), Kansas City (1), Emporia (1), Beloit (1), Wichita (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Kansas?
8 schools in Kansas awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 6 associate programs.
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Kansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park charges $2,424 (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.