Advance or Start Your Food Career Here

Build on Your Experience

Whether you’re a food professional or have always dreamed of becoming one, you’re in the right place! Because whatever your skills, knowledge, and life experiences, a CIA degree or certificate will help you reach your goals.

• Are you a transfer student? Apply your credits in our bachelor’s degree completion programs.
• Already have a bachelor’s degree? Advance your career with our leading-edge online master’s degree in food business or master’s in wine management in the Napa Valley.
• Looking to change careers? The CIA Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program will add hands-on knowledge of the professional kitchen to your bachelor’s degree.
• Want to take your career to the next level with a CIA degree? Our bachelor’s and associate degree programs will get you there.

No matter which CIA program you choose, you will:

• Broaden your professional expertise and make invaluable industry contacts.
• Learn from the world-class CIA faculty—renowned experts in food, hospitality, and academics.
• Meet and interview with leading food and hospitality companies at our amazing on-campus career fairs.
• Engage in global networking opportunities as one of our more than 50,000+ successful alumni.

Here’s how to get started:

• Check out the enrollment dates for the program you’re interested in and apply for admission. The CIA enrolls students three times a year, so you can start when it’s best for you.
• File your FAFSA to determine your financial aid opportunities. Even if you’re older than a traditional college student, at the CIA, you’ll be reviewed for the same scholarships and financial aid as any other new CIA student.