Culinary programs in Missouri
14 culinary programs at 9 Missouri schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $26,751 one year after completion, 21% below the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $16,126.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 51 | $34,240 | $16,126 | $183 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 8 | $26,751 | – | – |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 27 | $26,145 | – | – |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| East Central College | Union, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| East Central College | Union, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | West Plains, MO | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | 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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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 Missouri?
By reported one-year earnings, Saint Louis Community College leads at $34,240 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Missouri?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Missouri.