2023 Best Culinary Arts Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Culinary Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 110 degrees and certificates were awarded to culinary arts students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #110 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Culinary Arts Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Culinary Arts Schools in New Jersey
The following schools top our list of the Best Culinary Arts Colleges.
Top New Jersey Schools in Culinary Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Brookdale Community College the best school in New Jersey for culinary arts students. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
On average, culinary arts graduates from Brookdale Community College take out $10,375 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 4 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Atlantic Cape Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, culinary arts majors at Atlantic Cape Community College accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hudson County Community College is a great place for culinary arts students. Located in the large city of Jersey City, HCCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at HCCC take out is $11,650.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastwick College - Hackensack. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Hackensack, Eastwick College - Hackensack is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, culinary arts graduates from Eastwick College - Hackensack take out $18,081 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 234 |
| New York | 1,073 |
| Maryland | 73 |
| Delaware | 21 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Culinary Arts
One of 4 majors within the area of study, culinary arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 4 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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