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2023 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

7 Colleges
$25,593 Avg Salary
$17,005 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 228 degrees and certificates were awarded to culinary arts students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #97 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Michigan 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 Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Culinary Arts

#1

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Our analysis found Baker College to be the best school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Baker College take out $17,466 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $99.

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#2

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Rapids Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Grand Rapids Community College take out $16,997 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Schoolcraft College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, culinary arts graduates from Schoolcraft College carry an average student debtload of $21,172.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, culinary arts majors at Kalamazoo Valley Community College accumulate an average of around $20,618 in student debt.

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#5

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree culinary arts programs. Located in the town of Traverse City, NMC is a public school with a small student population.

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Macomb Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, culinary arts majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $15,853 in student debt.

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Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 133
Illinois 253
Indiana 12
Wisconsin 106

One of 4 majors within the area of study, culinary arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 7 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.

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