High School Students

Fulfill Your Culinary Passion at the CIA

Are you a high school student with a passion for food? Come to the world’s premier culinary college and turn that passion into an exciting career. At The Culinary Institute of America, you’ll learn what it takes to lead and succeed in the thriving food industry. Here’s what we offer:

• Bachelor’s degrees in applied food studies, culinary science, food business management, and hospitality management
• Associate degrees in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts
• 1,300+ hours of hands-on learning in our professional kitchens and bakeshops
• World-class, student-staffed restaurants on campus
• Off-campus externships at more than 2,000 sites
• Valuable scholarships for those who qualify—92% of our students receive financial aid
• Unparalleled global networking opportunities through our 49,000+ alumni

College Planning: What High School Students Need to Know

Choosing your college is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Here’s some key information to help.

Preparing for Culinary College: Next Steps

Whoever you are, we’ve got an action plan for you:

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