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Culinary schools in Massachusetts
10 schools in Massachusetts offer culinary arts programs (9 of them public), with 9 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | $36,028 | n/a | n/a | $6,288 |
| Holyoke Community CollegeHolyoke, MA | Community college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | $39,070 | n/a | $6,090 |
| Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $21,364 | n/a | $5,472 |
| Berkshire Community CollegePittsfield, MA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,972 |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | Private college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $71,372 |
| Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,952 |
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,288 |
| Holyoke Community CollegeHolyoke, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,090 |
| Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA | Community college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,472 |
| North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,448 |
| North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,448 |
| Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,452 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,376 |
| Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,125 |
Cities with the most programs: Boston (2), Holyoke (1), Brockton (1), Pittsfield (1), Fall River (1), Danvers (1), Haverhill (1), Worcester (1), South Easton (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Massachusetts?
10 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts has the highest earnings?
Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $36,028 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Massachusetts?
By yearly tuition and fees, North Shore Community College in Danvers charges $5,448 (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.