2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in Pennsylvania
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Culinary Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 234 degrees and certificates were awarded to culinary arts students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #125 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best value experiences for culinary arts students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Pennsylvania Schools for Affordable Quality in Culinary Arts
Our analysis found Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus to be the best value school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at IUP are $13,144 a year.
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Out of the 9 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Philadelphia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Community College of Philadelphia are $8,688 per year.
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Out of the 9 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Penn College are $17,610 per year. On average, culinary arts graduates from Penn College take out $14,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montgomery County Community College is a great value for culinary arts students. Montco is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Blue Bell.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montco are $10,350 per year. Culinary Arts majors at Montco take out an average of $14,539 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jna Institute of Culinary Arts. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in Pennsylvania list. Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts undergraduate students pay an average of $14,575 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Culinary Arts majors at Jna Institute of Culinary Arts take out an average of $11,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Technical College are $16,699 per year. Culinary Arts majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out an average of $14,520 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.
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The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value culinary arts programs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College undergraduate students pay an average of $23,550 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, culinary arts majors at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $527, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Northampton County Area Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Culinary Arts Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northampton Community College are $10,350 a year.
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With a ranking of #9, YTI Career Institute-York did quite well on this year’s best value schools for culinary arts students. Located in the suburb of York, YTI is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, culinary arts majors at YTI accumulate an average of around $14,555 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,073 |
| Maryland | 73 |
| New Jersey | 110 |
| Delaware | 21 |
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Majors Related to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 9 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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