4 schools · Montana
Culinary schools in Montana
4 schools in Montana offer culinary arts programs (4 of them public), with 2 certificate and 3 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Montana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell, MT | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | $40,677 | n/a | $5,024 |
| Miles Community CollegeMiles City, MT | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,090 |
| Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT | Public university | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,948 |
| The University of MontanaMissoula, MT | Public university | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,188 |
| The University of MontanaMissoula, MT | Public university | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,188 |
Cities with the most programs: Kalispell (1), Miles City (1), Bozeman (1), Missoula (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Montana?
4 schools in Montana awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 3 associate programs.
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Montana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell charges $5,024 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.