4 schools · Oregon
Culinary schools in Oregon
4 schools in Oregon offer culinary arts programs (4 of them public), with 3 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,173 a year after finishing, compared with $31,480 nationally.
All culinary arts programs in Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay, OR | Community college | Certificate | 18 | $28,173 | n/a | n/a | $7,725 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 22 | $28,044 | n/a | $12,000 | $7,725 |
| Central Oregon Community CollegeBend, OR | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,211 |
| Central Oregon Community CollegeBend, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,211 |
| Lane Community CollegeEugene, OR | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,484 |
| Lane Community CollegeEugene, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,484 |
| Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,733 |
Cities with the most programs: Coos Bay (1), Bend (1), Eugene (1), Albany (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Oregon?
4 schools in Oregon awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Oregon has the highest earnings?
Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, where certificate graduates earned a median of $28,173 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Oregon?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Oregon Community College in Bend charges $5,211 (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 Oregon?
The typical certificate program in Oregon reported median earnings of $28,173 one year after graduation, 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.