The Science of Success
There’s a growing demand in the food world for innovative professionals who can think way outside the box. Your culinary science bachelor’s degree will open doors in fields such as:
- Culinary education
- Food compliance and safety
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Food manufacturing
- Research and development
With so many possibilities, our Career Services staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the CIA network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.
The list of celebrated CIA alumni is as diverse as it is extensive. They’ve found success doing what they love. Now it’s your turn.
Students taking the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary Science program may choose one of two areas of focus: Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.
The 132-credit BPS in Culinary Science, Culinary Arts focus includes:
- 54 credits in culinary arts requirements
- 39 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 33 credits in culinary science requirements
The 132-credit BPS in Culinary Science, Baking and Pastry Arts focus includes:
- 55.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
- 37.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 33 credits in culinary science requirements
You will take fascinating, in-depth courses in all areas of culinary science, from ingredient functionality to culinary R&D to flavor science and beyond. Combine them with liberal arts courses in social science, math, history and cultures, and more for the deep and well-rounded education today’s culinary science professional requires.
The curriculum also features a semester-long internship experience along with the strong culinary arts or baking and pastry arts core you’ll get only at the CIA.
See catalog for curriculum details
Requirements for Admission
- A high school diploma or GED credential.
- Students interested the bachelor’s degree program in culinary science must complete an application for admission, available from the Center for Academic Advising on the student portal. Acceptances are based on all postsecondary school grades, CIA grades, an essay, as well as responses to five critical essay questions. All applications will be reviewed by the Culinary Science Admissions Committee.
How to Apply
Culinary Science Costs
The CIA is very committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and here’s even better news—more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college. No matter what your individual circumstances are, we will work with you to help make attending the CIA an affordable investment in your future in the world of food.