CIA Degree Programs in Napa Valley California

When we speak food, the world listens. For more than half a century, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence.

At the CIA at Greystone you'll meet people from many different backgrounds, but everyone shares a common language and passion—food. Here you'll develop a broad base of knowledge, a confidence in your skills, and the fluency to move successfully into the career that's absolutely right for you. You'll earn a college degree that will increase your value in the competitive job market. And you'll do it all in one of the world's most abundant regions for food and wine—California's Napa Valley.

Whether working in foodservice, research and development, or in the media, our graduates are realizing their dreams. Come to the CIA at Greystone, and discover a whole new world of opportunity.

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Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts Degree at our California Campus

The hands-on learning and in-depth knowledge you'll receive in the CIA's associate in occupational studies (A.O.S.) degree program in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts will raise the bar on your career possibilities.

At Greystone, you'll learn from instructors who are acknowledged masters of their fields and savvy professionals who will prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead.

You'll practice cooking and baking techniques, explore world cuisines and ingredients, and build your command of critical skills in areas such as interpersonal communications, menu development, and cost control. You'll work in Greystone's amazing 12,000-square-foot open teaching kitchens and bakeshops, with people who are serious and passionate about all things culinary and who share your commitment to personal and professional development. In the culinary arts program, you'll also put what you learn into action at our Ivy Award-winning Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant. Baking and pastry students will gain real-world experience in an exciting new bakery café.