7 schools · Missouri
Culinary schools in Missouri
7 schools in Missouri offer culinary arts programs (7 of them public), with 5 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $26,751 a year after finishing, compared with $31,480 nationally.
All culinary arts programs in Missouri
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 Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 44 | $34,240 | $40,669 | n/a | $3,660 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Certificate | 9 | $26,751 | $34,167 | n/a | $4,372 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | $26,145 | $34,685 | n/a | $4,372 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,400 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,392 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,392 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,400 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,400 |
| Missouri State University-West PlainsWest Plains, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,712 |
| St Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,048 |
| St Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,048 |
Cities with the most programs: Bridgeton (1), Springfield (1), Cape Girardeau (1), Union (1), Hillsboro (1), West Plains (1), Cottleville (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Missouri?
7 schools in Missouri awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Missouri has the highest earnings?
Saint Louis Community College in Bridgeton, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $34,240 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Missouri?
By yearly tuition and fees, St Charles Community College in Cottleville charges $3,048 (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 Missouri?
The typical certificate program in Missouri reported median earnings of $26,751 one year after graduation and $34,167 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.