Culinary programs in Colorado
15 culinary programs at 9 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $34,348 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $20,274.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | Boulder, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1117 | $36,228 | $24,340 | $277 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | $34,348 | – | – |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | Boulder, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2545 | $31,885 | $16,208 | $184 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Pickens Technical College | Aurora, CO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder leads at $36,228 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Colorado.