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Culinary schools in Minnesota
8 schools in Minnesota offer culinary arts programs (8 of them public), with 8 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 16 | $47,456 | $42,842 | n/a | $6,556 |
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $47,176 | n/a | $6,556 |
| Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd, MN | Community college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,476 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,069 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,069 |
| Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,291 |
| Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,291 |
| Normandale Community CollegeBloomington, MN | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,567 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| South Central CollegeNorth Mankato, MN | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,434 |
| South Central CollegeNorth Mankato, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,434 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,362 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,362 |
Cities with the most programs: Saint Paul (1), Brainerd (1), Brooklyn Park (1), Hibbing (1), Bloomington (1), Willmar (1), North Mankato (1), Saint Cloud (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Minnesota?
8 schools in Minnesota awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Saint Paul College in Saint Paul, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $47,456 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Minnesota North College in Hibbing charges $6,291 (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.