3 schools · New Hampshire
Culinary schools in New Hampshire
3 schools in New Hampshire offer culinary arts programs (3 of them public), with 2 certificate and 3 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in New Hampshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,170 |
| Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,170 |
| Nashua Community CollegeNashua, NH | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,590 |
| White Mountains Community CollegeBerlin, NH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,500 |
| White Mountains Community CollegeBerlin, NH | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,500 |
Cities with the most programs: Laconia (1), Nashua (1), Berlin (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in New Hampshire?
3 schools in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lakes Region Community College in Laconia charges $7,170 (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.