2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Culinary Arts 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.
The Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for culinary arts students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Culinary Arts Schools
Our analysis found Clover Park Technical College to be the best value school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CPTC are $5,740 per year.
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Out of the 16 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii Maui College landed the # 2 spot on the list. UH Maui College is a small public school located in the small city of Kahului.
UH Maui College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,414 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cerritos College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cerritos College are $10,026 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Kapiolani Community College is a great value for culinary arts students. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kapiolani CC are $8,420 a year.
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Out of the 16 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,483 per year.
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Riverside City College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Riverside City College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,120 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #7, Hawaii Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for culinary arts students. Located in the remote town of Hilo, Hawaii CC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hawaii CC are $8,340 a year.
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Central Oregon Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COCC are $12,051 per year.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LWTech are $10,146 per year.
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College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #10 on the list. CSN is a very large public school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
CSN undergraduate students pay an average of $11,534 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, culinary arts graduates from CSN carry an average student debtload of $10,125.
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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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Majors Related to Culinary Arts
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 16 schools only.
- 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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