Culinary programs in Minnesota
14 culinary programs at 9 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $47,456 one year after completion, 40% above the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $13,746.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 18 | $47,456 | $13,746 | $156 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 7 | 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 Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Saint Paul College leads at $47,456 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Minnesota.