Culinary school in Minnesota
20 culinary programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
6 schools offer these culinary arts programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 12 of these 20 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.
Chefs and head cooks run the daily food preparation in restaurants and other places that serve food. Most start with a high school diploma and kitchen experience; some go through a culinary program at a community college, technical school or culinary school, and others learn in an apprenticeship.1
In Minnesota, all 20 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 20 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (10 programs), culinary arts (associate degree, 6 programs), baking and pastry certificate or diploma (3 programs) and baking and pastry (associate degree, 1 program).
See the 20 programsHow much does culinary school cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (13 programs)
- $2,743 to $4,878most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (7 programs)
- $10,086 to $10,962most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 62%
- Working 6 months later
- 74%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $24,400
- Length
- 30 to 120 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer culinary school. How these figures are made
All 20 culinary programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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20 programs
Culinary Arts
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,300Price if you pay yourself$11,325Program website, Culinary Arts at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,582
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 302
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,325
Culinary Entrepreneur
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Culinary Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,105
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 196
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Culinary Arts
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$10,490Program website, Culinary Arts at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,105
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 196
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,490
Culinary Arts
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$10,490Program website, Culinary Arts at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,105
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 196
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,490
Culinary Arts
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$11,123Program website, Culinary Arts at South Central CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at South Central College
- Finished
- 47%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,858
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,123
Pastry and Baking
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,700Price if you pay yourself$4,996Program website, Pastry and Baking at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Pastry and Baking at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,665
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,996
Food and Beverage Specialties
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Food and Beverage Specialties at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Food and Beverage Specialties at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Food and Beverage Specialties
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Food and Beverage Specialties at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Food and Beverage Specialties at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Culinarian
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Culinarian at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinarian at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Culinarian
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Culinarian at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinarian at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Culinary and Food Truck Entrepreneur
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$4,841Program website, Culinary and Food Truck Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary and Food Truck Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,178
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,841
Culinary Arts
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,100Price if you pay yourself$10,802Program website, Culinary Arts at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,269
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 82
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,802
Culinary Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,300Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Culinary Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,081
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 65
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Culinary Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,300Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Culinary Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,081
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 65
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Culinary Arts
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,500Price if you pay yourself$4,916Program website, Culinary Arts at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,114
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,916
Culinary Arts
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,500Price if you pay yourself$4,916Program website, Culinary Arts at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,114
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,916
Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Pastry Entrepreneur
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,035Program website, Pastry Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Pastry Entrepreneur at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,035
Culinary Arts
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Culinary Arts at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Pastry Artist
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Pastry Artist at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Pastry Artist at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for culinary school in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for culinary school
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for culinary school
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Culinary school in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 6 of 18
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 8th of 28
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 7 of 15
- culinary programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 20 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the culinary school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Culinary school in Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato and other Minnesota cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Minnesota
How culinary school compares with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota culinary arts program numbers come from
Which Minnesota culinary arts programs are on this list?
These are the culinary arts programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota culinary arts programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about culinary school in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chefs and Head Cooks
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List