This page lists some of the educational opportunities available to residents of California. This list contains popular regional and national culinary and cooking schools as well as instate public and private universities and schools. The instate schools may not actually feature culinary arts programs, but their inclusion is provided here to illustrate the other educational opportunities available in the state.


Kitchen Academy
Kitchen Academy's Accelerated Training SystemT has been designed by chefs, and can prepare you for your culinary career in as little as 30 weeks. The Kitchen Academy program is built upon the techniques you need to thrive in today's culinary environment, and will put you in the kitchen from day one working at a customized workstation with professional equipment, experienced instructors and all the support you need. You can graduate prepared to go to work in the fast-paced world of a professional kitchen. Located in Hollywood.


California Culinary Academy
Get your career cooking. California Culinary Academy is located in San Francisco, one of the world’s culinary capitals. Students receive the challenging hands-on experience they need to prepare for a career in culinary arts or hospitality. Associate degrees are available in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts or Hospitality & Restaurant Management. Certificates are available in Baking and Pastry Arts. Gain the proficiency you need to work at fine restaurants, top hotels, posh resorts, luxury cruise ships, pastry shops, and more.


California School of Culinary Arts
Train with the best. If you have a passion for food, the California School of Culinary Arts, located in Pasadena, CA, can prepare you for success. CSCA has become one of the most well-known and respected culinary schools in the country. Work beside industry trained Chef Instructors committed to excellence. Graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program in only 15 months and take advantage of career placement assistance.


The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here. At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry. Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision at The Art Institutes.



The Art Institute of California - Orange County
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry. Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision at The Art Institutes.



The Art Institute of California - San Diego
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here. At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry. Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision at The Art Institutes.



The Art Institute of Sacramento
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here. At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry. Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision at The Art Institutes.

Bakersfield College

California Baptist University

California Polytechnic State Univ-San Luis Obispo

Cal State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Cal State University-Bakersfield

Cal State University-Chico

Cal State University-Dominguez Hills

Cal State University-Fresno

Cal State University-Fullerton

Cal State University-Hayward

Cal State University-Long Beach

Cal State University-Los Angeles

Cal State University-Monterey Bay

Cal State University-Northridge

Cal State University-Sacramento

Cal State University-San Bernardino

Cal State University-San Marcos

Cal State University-Stanislaus

College Of Marin

Fullerton College

Golden Gate University-San Francisco

Los Angeles City College

Pepperdine University

Pomona College

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego State University

San Jose State University

Santa Clara University

Southwestern College

Stanford University

Taft College

Univ Of Cal-Berkeley

Univ Of Cal-Davis

Univ Of Cal-Irvine

Univ Of Cal-Los Angeles

Univ Of Cal-Riverside

Univ Of Cal-San Diego

Univ Of Cal-San Francisco

Univ Of Cal-Santa Barbara

Univ Of Cal-Santa Cruz

Univ Of San Francisco

University Of Southern California