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Culinary Arts Diplomas

Are you interested in a career in the restaurant or hospitality industry, but not ready to commit to a multi-year educational program? It’s important to realize that there are many expedited educational programs available for increasing your proficiency in the cooking arena. Earning a diploma in the culinary arts will allow you to advance up the ranks in your current organization and earn more money while doing the things that you already love. This culinary arts diploma will allow you to focus on general skills or specialize as a Baking and Pastry Specialist or Culinary Management specialist. Schools like the International Culinary School at The Art Institutes or Le Cordon Bleu College are usually a good place to apply for this degree.

No matter what you hope to achieve in the food and beverage industry, advancing your formal education and experience is the way to reach your goals. This degree program will allow you to learn more about food safety, menu creation, kitchen management, and nutrition. Those that are interested in learning more about the educational requirements for these types of programs should visit our culinary arts career center page.

Any time you make an investment in furthering your education on a particular topic, you are increasing your value to potential employers. Those that earn a diploma are consistently earning higher salaries than those with no formal education.



Top Culinary Arts Schools

      
  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Hotel and Restaurant Management
    • Cooking and Catering

    Location: Online

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  • Penn Foster Schools

    Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

    Programs

    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Caterer
    Location:
    Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501
    Penn Foster Schools
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  • Ashworth College

    Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

    Programs

    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Gourmet Cooking and Catering
    Location:
    Norcross: , Norcross GA
    Ashworth College
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
    University of Phoenix
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration - Food/Hotel Management
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Fortis Institute

    Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

    Programs

    • Hospitality Management

    Location: Online

    Fortis Institute
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  • Kaplan University International

    Programs

    • AASBA - Health Club Operations
    • AASBA - Food/Hotel Management
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University International
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