Culinary school in Washington
44 culinary programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
17 schools offer these culinary arts programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
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 Washington, 10 of the 44 programs take students without a high school diploma, 31 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 2 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 44 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (13 programs), culinary arts (associate degree, 11 programs), baking and pastry certificate or diploma (10 programs), baking and pastry (associate degree, 6 programs), and 4 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 44 programsHow much does culinary school cost in Washington?
- Certificates and short courses (27 programs)
- $3,464 to $8,494most of them, usually 30 to 48 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (17 programs)
- $9,866 to $12,390most of them, usually 60 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
- 76%
- Working 6 months later
- 71%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $30,000
- Length
- 30 to 60 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 Washington may also offer culinary school. How these figures are made
All 44 culinary programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding
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Culinary Arts
International Air and Hospitality Academy
Vancouver
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,600Price if you pay yourself$15,925Program website, Culinary Arts at International Air and Hospitality AcademyMore details about Culinary Arts at International Air and Hospitality Academy
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,653
- Length
- 30 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,925
Specialty Desserts & Breads
Seattle Central College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,167Program website, Specialty Desserts & Breads at Seattle Central CollegeMore details about Specialty Desserts & Breads at Seattle Central College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,167
Culinary Arts
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$6,175Program website, Culinary Arts at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,774
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 53
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,175
Culinary Arts
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,900Price if you pay yourself$1,535Program website, Culinary Arts at Bellingham Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Bellingham Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,213
- Length
- 60 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 41
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,535
Culinary Arts
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,400Price if you pay yourself$15,588Program website, Culinary Arts at Renton Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Renton Technical College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,350
- Length
- 65 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,588
Baking: Professional Pastries & Specialty Cakes
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,600Price if you pay yourself$3,087Program website, Baking: Professional Pastries & Specialty Cakes at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Baking: Professional Pastries & Specialty Cakes at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,658
- Length
- 30 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 22
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,087
Hospitality-Line Cook
Bates Technical College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$3,609Program website, Hospitality-Line Cook at Bates Technical CollegeMore details about Hospitality-Line Cook at Bates Technical College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,509
- Length
- 40 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,609
Culinary Arts
Bates Technical College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$5,414Program website, Culinary Arts at Bates Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Bates Technical College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,509
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $763
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,414
Culinary Arts: Basic Cooking Skills
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$8,348Program website, Culinary Arts: Basic Cooking Skills at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts: Basic Cooking Skills at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,978
- Length
- 30 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,348
Pastry Arts Basic
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$8,494Program website, Pastry Arts Basic at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Pastry Arts Basic at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,978
- Length
- 30 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,494
Pastry Arts Advanced
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$9,450Program website, Pastry Arts Advanced at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Pastry Arts Advanced at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,978
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,450
Culinary Arts
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$13,379Program website, Culinary Arts at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,978
- Length
- 50 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,379
Pastry Arts
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$13,422Program website, Pastry Arts at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Pastry Arts at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,978
- Length
- 50 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,422
Culinary Arts
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$12,001Program website, Culinary Arts at Walla Walla Community CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Walla Walla Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,686
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,001
Culinary Arts - Basic Bakery Competency
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,000Program website, Culinary Arts - Basic Bakery Competency at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts - Basic Bakery Competency at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,000
Culinary Arts - Professional Cooking
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,625Program website, Culinary Arts - Professional Cooking at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts - Professional Cooking at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,625
Culinary Arts - Culinary Emphasis
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,866Program website, Culinary Arts - Culinary Emphasis at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts - Culinary Emphasis at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,866
Culinary Arts
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,500Price if you pay yourself$11,304Program website, Culinary Arts at South Puget Sound Community CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at South Puget Sound Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,120
- Length
- 60 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,304
Basic Catering
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$3,464Program website, Basic Catering at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Basic Catering at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 30 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,464
Basic Commercial Cooking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$3,464Program website, Basic Commercial Cooking at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Basic Commercial Cooking at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 30 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,464
Mobile Food Cooking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$4,521Program website, Mobile Food Cooking at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Mobile Food Cooking at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 33 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,521
Advanced Commercial Cooking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$4,618Program website, Advanced Commercial Cooking at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Advanced Commercial Cooking at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 55 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,618
Mobile Food Entrepreneur
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$8,270Program website, Mobile Food Entrepreneur at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Mobile Food Entrepreneur at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 33 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,270
Culinary Arts
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$11,919Program website, Culinary Arts at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,962
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,919
Culinary Arts Institute - Cooks Helper
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,795Program website, Culinary Arts Institute - Cooks Helper at Olympic CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts Institute - Cooks Helper at Olympic College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,795
Culinary Arts Institute - Prep Cook
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,031Program website, Culinary Arts Institute - Prep Cook at Olympic CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts Institute - Prep Cook at Olympic College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,031
Culinary Arts Institute - Lead Cook
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,154Program website, Culinary Arts Institute - Lead Cook at Olympic CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts Institute - Lead Cook at Olympic College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,154
Culinary Arts Institute - Sous Chef
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,390Program website, Culinary Arts Institute - Sous Chef at Olympic CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts Institute - Sous Chef at Olympic College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 50 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,400
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,390
Baking Skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$1,692Program website, Baking Skills at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Baking Skills at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,267
- Length
- 22 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,692
Baking Arts: Management in Baking
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$2,538Program website, Baking Arts: Management in Baking at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Baking Arts: Management in Baking at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,267
- Length
- 22 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,538
Baking Arts: Specialty Baking
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$3,948Program website, Baking Arts: Specialty Baking at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Baking Arts: Specialty Baking at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,267
- Length
- 30 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,948
Baking Arts
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$7,140Program website, Baking Arts at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Baking Arts at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,267
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,140
Culinary Arts
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900Price if you pay yourself$9,869Program website, Culinary Arts at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Culinary Arts at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,974
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,869
Culinary Arts - Baking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,900Price if you pay yourself$10,070Program website, Culinary Arts - Baking at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts - Baking at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,729
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,070
Certified Chief Cook
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
Piney Point, MD
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Washington; Washington approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,500Program website, Certified Chief Cook at Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of SeamanshipMore details about Certified Chief Cook at Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,500
Baking & Pastry Arts
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,065Program website, Baking & Pastry Arts at South Puget Sound Community CollegeMore details about Baking & Pastry Arts at South Puget Sound Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,065
Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Emphasis
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,866Program website, Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Emphasis at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Emphasis at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,866
Professional Baking
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,664Program website, Professional Baking at Renton Technical CollegeMore details about Professional Baking at Renton Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $15
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,664
Culinary Arts and Speciality Dessert and Breads
Seattle Central College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,867Program website, Culinary Arts and Speciality Dessert and Breads at Seattle Central CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts and Speciality Dessert and Breads at Seattle Central College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 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
- $10,867
Catering & Banquet Operations
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,227Program website, Catering & Banquet Operations at South Seattle CollegeMore details about Catering & Banquet Operations at South Seattle College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,227
Culinary Arts and Specialty Desserts and Breads
Seattle Central College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,588Program website, Culinary Arts and Specialty Desserts and Breads at Seattle Central CollegeMore details about Culinary Arts and Specialty Desserts and Breads at Seattle Central College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 65 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,588
Restaurant & Food Service Production
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,255Program website, Restaurant & Food Service Production at South Seattle CollegeMore details about Restaurant & Food Service Production at South Seattle College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,255
OIC Culinary Arts Program
OIC of Washington - Education and Career Training Academy
Yakima
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, OIC Culinary Arts Program at OIC of Washington - Education and Career Training AcademyMore details about OIC Culinary Arts Program at OIC of Washington - Education and Career Training Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Preparation Cook
Youth Culinary Apprenticeship Program
Spokane
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Preparation Cook at Youth Culinary Apprenticeship Program
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 50 weeks, 40 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
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for culinary school in Washington
WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in Washington
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 Washington
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 13 of 42
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 23rd of 28
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 12 of 15
- most culinary programs of any state, after California
- 2nd
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 Seattle, Mount Vernon, Bremerton and other Washington cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas.
Other training in Washington
How culinary school compares with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in Washington
- CDL training237 programs
- CNA classes78 programs
- Medical assistant training47 programs
- Phlebotomy training32 programs
- Welding classes93 programs
- HVAC training49 programs
- Medical billing and coding training39 programs
- LPN programs9 programs
- EMT classes40 programs
- Electrician training89 programs
- Dental assistant programs56 programs
- Auto mechanic classes86 programs
- Pharmacy technician training18 programs
- Plumbing school43 programs
- CNC machinist training56 programs
- Carpentry classes41 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training9 programs
- Diesel mechanic training31 programs
- Cybersecurity training62 programs
- IT training196 programs
- Cosmetology school49 programs
- Barber school34 programs
- Esthetician school54 programs
- Nail tech school26 programs
- EKG technician programs7 programs
- Massage therapy school39 programs
- Paralegal programs29 programs
- Fire academy16 programs
- Police academy7 programs
- Surgical tech programs9 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Home health aide training37 programs
- PTA programs11 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training47 programs
- Human resources training27 programs
- Medication aide training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training58 programs
- Early childhood education programs175 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school29 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training35 programs
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training28 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses96 programs
- Lineman school68 programs
- Sterile processing technician training9 programs
- Sonography school4 programs
- Data analytics courses54 programs
- Administrative assistant training130 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs6 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses60 programs
- Digital marketing courses35 programs
- Web and graphic design courses75 programs
- Health information technology programs11 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school7 programs
- Security guard training1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Crane operator training5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training9 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification10 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school25 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Mental health technician training6 programs
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training27 programs
- Electronics technician training43 programs
- Business administration programs129 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification23 programs
- Auto body repair classes26 programs
- Merchant mariner training99 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training7 programs
- Sheet metal training26 programs
- Water treatment operator training13 programs
- OSHA safety training15 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training2 programs
- Masonry training13 programs
- Construction training programs47 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes98 programs
- RN programs44 programs
- Project management certification56 programs
Where the Washington culinary arts program numbers come from
Which Washington culinary arts programs are on this list?
These are the culinary arts programs Washington 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 Washington offers.
How the prices and results of Washington 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 Washington
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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