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2023 Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges
$20,394 Avg Salary
$11,695 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

Check out the culinary arts undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Michigan Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Culinary Arts

#1

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Our analysis found Grand Rapids Community College to be the best school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Michigan. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, culinary arts graduates from Grand Rapids Community College take out $14,858 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dorsey College Roseville Campus (Culinary). It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Roseville, Dorsey College Roseville Campus (Culinary) is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts majors at Dorsey College Roseville Campus (Culinary) accumulate an average of around $16,652 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $70, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Culinary Arts at Baker College Report

#4

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 #4 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, culinary arts graduates from Schoolcraft College carry an average student debtload of $15,068.

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#5

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Culinary Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Located in the remote town of Traverse City, NMC is a public college with a small student population.

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Macomb Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate culinary arts programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Full Culinary Arts at Macomb Community College Report

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Colleges 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 8 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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