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Take your food career to the next level at CIA!
Whether you’re already a food professional or have always dreamed of becoming one, you’re in the right place. At CIA, you’ll gain the skills, experience, and education needed to turn your passion for food into a meaningful career. Along the way, you’ll join a diverse campus community that shares your drive and supports you as you explore our academic programs, campus life, and the opportunities ahead. Hands-down—the best hands-on education is #OnlyAtCIA.
Associate Degree Programs
If you want to hit the job market fast—our 21-month associate degrees in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts are the perfect choice. Packed with experiential learning—including 1,300+ hands-on hours—you’ll graduate ready to jump into any professional kitchen.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Add the power of a bachelor’s degree to your résumé in just 38-months (less, if you have transfer credits). These programs, offered only at our New York campus, build on the food and beverage curriculum of our associate degrees with specialized majors, concentrations, travel experiences, and more.
Have the experience, but need the degree?
Get college credit for your professional food industry experience with our Turbo Option to earn your CIA degree in as little as 15 months.
CIA Career Fairs
Food is your connection.
We build food and hospitality careers at CIA. In fact, we’re so committed to the success of our students, we host the best college career fair in the world of food—exclusively for CIA students and grads. Three times a year, every year, more than 150+ of the very best food, beverage, and hospitality companies attend CIA’s Career Fair—looking to hire. And given our industry reputation (and that of our alumni), the employers and the job opportunities come to you, not the other way around. In fact, most CIA students have three job offers by the time they graduate. That’s the CIA advantage.
Scholarships and financial aid
Food is your purpose.
Scholarships and financial aid are important factors when you’re choosing a college. We recognize that—and we’ve got your back. If you’re committed to making the best investment for your future at CIA, we’re committed to helping you get here.
More than 90% of CIA students receive scholarships and financial aid* packages—unique to their individual needs. In fact, more than $45 million was awarded to CIA students last year alone. Our financial aid experts are committed to partnering with you as well—through every step of the process—so you come away with the best package to fit your needs. Don’t miss out!
*Financial aid is available to those that qualify.
Student Life
Food is your community.
At CIA, you’ll find all the ingredients to create a college experience that’s uniquely yours. Here you’ll find your place and your people among a diverse group of peers and faculty who are as inspired by food as much as you are. Guided by your interests and imagination, you and your classmates will have endless opportunities to broaden your professional expertise while learning from the industry’s best.
Chat with a Student
Find out what it’s really like to be a CIA student. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you expert and genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too. Find out what it means to be part of the CIA community. Chat with someone now!