Culinary Schools in Virginia

Culinary Schools accepting students from Virginia

The state of Virginia is home to The International Culinary School at The Art Institute and Stratford University, two of the top rated culinary schools in the region, as well as throughout North America. These two schools provide both campus and online diploma and degree programs in a variety of culinary fields including cooking, kitchen management, restaurant management, baking and pastry arts, hotel and restaurant management and more.

The age-old dilemma in the culinary and hospitality industry is the question of how to get the best jobs when the top employers are looking for experience; yet how do you get the experience without the job? One way to beat this catch 22 is with a culinary or hospitality degree, diploma or certificate from a top rated school. Each program at these schools has been designed by top industry professionals to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and most importantly experience to earn the top jobs and excel in the workplace.

Whether you want to become a chef, pastry chef, baker, restaurant manager, hotel manager, catering director or even to own your own restaurant or culinary company, a degree is a great way to get your career off the ground. Each of the links below will connect you with a wealth of information about programs and career opportunities through that institution.

Culinary Degree Programs In Virginia

Programs from The International Culinary School Stratford University include certificates, diplomas, associates and bachelors degrees in programs including culinary arts, culinary management, baking and pastry arts, hotel and restaurant management, hospitality management and more.

There are online programs as well for those that would either prefer to earn their degree from home, or for those who are unable to attend a campus location. Degrees online include culinary management, hospitality management, restaurant and hotel management and catering. Moreover, for those interested in a masters degree in hospitality management, we encourage you to check out the Keller School of Graduate Management's masters degree in business and hospitality management at their Manassas and Arlington campus locations. A list of culinary schools and programs in the Virginia region is available below:

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The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Culinary Institute of Virginia

Love to cook? Turn your passion into a career at the Culinary Instituteof Virginia. Earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Science in less than 2 years.

Stratford Career Institute

Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

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Kaplan University

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

Ashworth College

Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.