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2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

14 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 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Culinary Arts program at each school on the list.

Check out the culinary arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

#1

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Baker College the most popular school in Michigan for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in culinary arts at Baker College, 37% are male and 63% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, culinary arts majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $17,466 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $99.

Full Culinary Arts at Baker College Report

#2

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Schoolcraft College is a great place for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 37% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Macomb Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 67% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at Macomb Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,853.

Read full report on Culinary Arts at Macomb Community College

#4

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Out of the 14 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Rapids Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in culinary arts at Grand Rapids Community College, 25% are male and 75% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, culinary arts graduates from Grand Rapids Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,997.

Full Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a great place for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 44% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at Kalamazoo Valley Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,618.

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With a ranking of #6, Washtenaw Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.

About 71% of the students majoring in culinary arts at the school are women while 29% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, culinary arts graduates from Washtenaw Community College carry an average student debt load of $22,093.

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#7

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Henry Ford College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.

Women make up 69% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Culinary Arts majors at Henry Ford College take out an average of $31,362 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

With a ranking of #8, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Traverse City, NMC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 92% of the culinary arts majors at the school.

Full Culinary Arts at Northwestern Michigan College Report

Mott Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of Flint, MCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in culinary arts at MCC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at MCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $29,072.

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#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in culinary arts at Ferris, 88% are male and 13% are female.

Culinary Arts majors at Ferris take out an average of $23,432 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Culinary Arts at Ferris State University Report

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 14 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.

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