The Culinary Institute of America

Spring in Hyde Park

Spring into a New Career!

Enroll in April or May, and you may qualify for a CIA Quarter Tuition Grant (see details).

Hyde Park NY Main Campus

Food is Life

Welcome to the CIA – the World’s Premier Culinary College. Founded in 1946, we are the proven path to an exciting career in the amazing world of food. Come and make food your life.

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CIA Graduates Do It all in the World of Food

They're successful chefs, restaurant owners, managers and executives, media personalities, entrepreneurs, food stylists, food writers, educators and more.

Hands-on Learning

CIA Associate Degrees for Professional Excellence

Get the fundamental knowledge and skills you need for success in the professional kitchen or bakeshop.

Culinary Science

CIA Bachelor’s Degrees for Management Careers

Get the management and cultural knowledge you need for future leadership in foodservice and hospitality.

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Learn in Award-Winning CIA Restaurants

Complete your associate degree in our famous restaurants for the ultimate in hands-on learning, guided by our expert faculty.