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Culinary program at Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (626) 345-6601 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $48,027
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $2,973
- Listed cost
- $51,000
- LengthIPEDS
- 62 credit hours, 15 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 229
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 414 graduates
- $22,759
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $46,893
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $68 a month over 10 years
- $6,439
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $30,572
- Typical pay for chefs and head cooksBLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- $69,990
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About this program
Institute of Culinary Education awarded 229 culinary credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), the only career program we list for it. Its listed tuition of $48,027 compares with a California median wage of $64,500 for chefs and head cooks (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0503 Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 171 | 62 credit hours, 15 months | $48,027 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0503 Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 19 | 62 credit hours, 15 months | $48,027 |
| Associate degree | 12.0503 Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 39 | 62 credit hours, 15 months | $48,027 |
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