Culinary Arts Degree Programs

As a culinary arts student at The Culinary Institute of America, you'll receive an amazingly well-rounded education that will prepare you to meet the challenges of a demanding industry. Choose from two culinary arts degree programs:

Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary Arts—21 months

If you already have a bachelor's degree or you're changing careers, the college's proven culinary arts associate degree program may be the best complement to your current skills.

• Extensive hands-on cooking classes
• Curricula that focuses on culinary fundamentals
• The opportunity to start your culinary career in less than two years

Associate Degree for ACE Students

The Associate Degree Program for Advanced Career Experience (ACE) Students is especially designed for experienced professionals who already have valuable work and life experience and are looking to advance their culinary careers. The ACE program gives you the opportunity to get an outstanding CIA education—and degree—in just 15 months. Find out more about the ACE advantage at The Culinary Institute of America.

Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Degree in Culinary Arts Management—38 months

If you're coming directly out of high school or have had some experience working in the culinary field before college, going for the power of the bachelor's degree in culinary arts makes a lot of sense for you.

• Everything that's in the AOS programs, and so much more
• Broad range of liberal arts and culinary arts management courses
• Curricula that gives you the skills to analyze and understand the complex food world
• Preparation for leaderships positions such as executive chef, restaurateur, or foodservice director

Achieve Success with the BPS!

Enjoy starting salaries about 10% higher than AOS students on average, and prepare yourself for management positions (CIA Career Services Survey, 12/2009).

Access management tracks at leading companies like Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Aramark, Four Seasons, Sodexo, and Nordstrom.

Learn more:

• Preparing for management
• Learning in the field
• A full campus experience
• Choice careers
• Eligibility and financial aid

AOS in Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America in California
Prefer to earn your associate degree in culinary arts on the West Coast? Learn more about the program at our St. Helena, California campus.

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