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Culinary Arts / Chef Training programs in Louisiana

9 colleges in Louisiana offer Culinary Arts / Chef Training, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from South Louisiana Community College, SOWELA Technical Community College, and Nunez Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Culinary Arts / Chef Training. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • South Louisiana Community College

    Lafayette, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,564
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,432
  • SOWELA Technical Community College

    Lake Charles, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,525
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,303
  • Nunez Community College

    Chalmette, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,529
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $35,343
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute

    Baton Rouge, LA · 2-year · Private for-profit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $28,869
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,359
  • Nicholls State University

    Thibodaux, LA · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,947
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,454
  • Northshore Technical Community College

    Lacombe, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,773
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,734
  • Delgado Community College

    New Orleans, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,747
    Graduation rate
    24%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,305
  • Baton Rouge Community College

    Baton Rouge, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,474
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,581
  • Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City, LA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,706
    Graduation rate
    15%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,502

Program 12.0503, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).