Explore The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park

Overlooking the Hudson River, the CIA’s main campus in Hyde Park, NY offers an extraordinarily creative and stimulating environment for leading culinary professionals. Our students, faculty, and staff share a deep passion for all things food. In addition, we’re only a short drive from New York City—home to some of the world’s most renowned restaurants, theaters, hotels, chefs, and other culinary and hospitality venues. Our campus was recently named one of “The 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America” by Condé Nast Traveler.

Programs Offered in New York

At the CIA’s Hyde Park campus, we offer:

• Bachelor’s degrees in applied food studies, culinary science, food business management, hospitality management, and food business leadership (online)
• Associate degrees in baking and pastry arts or culinary arts
• Professional development programs for leaders and professionals in the food industry
• Programs for food and wine enthusiasts

Our 150+ faculty members include top chefs, food executive, restaurant owners, master sommeliers, and more.

Campus Highlights

At the center of our 170-acre campus is Roth Hall, an early 20th-century brick structure that was once a Jesuit seminary. Nearby are:

• The Conrad N. Hilton Library
• Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine
• The Marriott Pavilion (featuring the 800-seat Ecolab Auditorium)
• General Foods Nutrition Center
• Also on campus is the Student Commons, which offers fitness facilities as well as dining options
• The Egg, a popular hangout that includes a student-run craft beer brewery and restaurant

Seeing is Believing

There is no better way to learn about the CIA than by visiting our Hyde Park campus. Take a tour led by CIA students. Hear from them firsthand about the career opportunities that await you—they’ll make you a believer.

And of course, if you’re going to visit CIA’s Hyde Park campus, grab a bite at one of our student-staffed, public-facing restaurants that serve more than 330,000 customers annually—the American Bounty Restaurant, The Bocuse Restaurant, Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, and the Apple Pie Bakery Café.