2023 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, culinary arts was ranked #100 in the country. In fact 19,806 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Cerritos College to be the best school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Cerritos College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.
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The excellent associate degree programs at University of Hawaii Maui College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best culinary arts schools in the Far Western US Region . UH Maui College is a small public school located in the city of Kahului.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clover Park Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kapiolani Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at Kapiolani CC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,867.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Oregon Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Bend, COCC is a public school with a small student population.
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Riverside City College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public college with a small student population.
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College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for culinary arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. CSN is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas.
The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at CSN take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,636.
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Hawaii Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Hilo, Hawaii CC is a public school with a small student population.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the remote town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Culinary Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best culinary arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 408 |
| Washington | 158 |
| Oregon | 66 |
| Nevada | 61 |
| Hawaii | 111 |
| Alaska | 10 |
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Culinary Arts Related Rankings by Major
Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Culinary Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 107,895 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,354 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 192 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 81 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.