2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
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 Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 96 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Culinary Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for culinary arts majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools
Our analysis found Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles to be the most popular school for culinary arts students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.
Culinary Arts majors at Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles take out an average of $6,811 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.
Full Culinary Arts at Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles Report
Out of the 96 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kapiolani Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Los Angeles Mission College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles Mission College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Sylmar.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cerritos College is a great place for culinary arts students. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Orange Coast College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.
Grossmont College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular culinary arts programs. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.
International Air and Hospitality Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #7 on the list. International Air and Hospitality Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Vancouver.
After completing their degree, culinary arts graduates from International Air and Hospitality Academy carry an average student debt load of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $118.
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Riverside City College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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.
Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.
College of Southern Nevada came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSN is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas.
After completing their degree, culinary arts graduates from CSN carry an average student debt load of $10,125.
University of Hawaii Maui College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UH Maui College is a small public school located in the city of Kahului.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular culinary arts programs. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
The average amount in student loans that culinary arts majors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College take out is $7,633.
Full Culinary Arts at Los Angeles Trade Technical College Report
With a ranking of #13, Long Beach City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for culinary arts students. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.
Clover Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for culinary arts students. It came in at #14 on the list. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Culinary Arts students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI |
| 16 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 16 | Lane Community College | Eugene, OR |
| 18 | Columbia College | Sonora, CA |
| 19 | Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA |
Best 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 |
Culinary Arts Related Majors
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 25 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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