9 schools · Ohio
Culinary schools in Ohio
9 schools in Ohio offer culinary arts programs (9 of them public), with 6 certificate and 9 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | $39,405 | $40,291 | n/a | $3,249 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 43 | $38,896 | n/a | $12,000 | $5,517 |
| Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 11 | $28,157 | $36,018 | n/a | $4,910 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 30 | n/a | $38,421 | n/a | $3,675 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 79 | n/a | $27,210 | n/a | $3,675 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 68 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,517 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,788 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,788 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 91 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,525 |
| Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,525 |
| Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,109 |
| Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,109 |
| Zane State CollegeZanesville, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,306 |
Cities with the most programs: Cleveland (1), Cincinnati (1), North Canton (1), Dayton (1), Columbus (1), Nelsonville (1), Elyria (1), Perrysburg (1), Zanesville (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Ohio?
9 schools in Ohio awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 9 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $39,405 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland charges $3,249 (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.