Culinary programs in Oklahoma
17 culinary programs at 15 Oklahoma schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $29,685 one year after completion, 13% below the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $12,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 37 | $29,685 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 141 | not reported | – | – |
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Pioneer Technology Center | Ponca City, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center | Fort Cobb, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Autry Technology Center | Enid, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Meridian Technology Center | Stillwater, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester | McAlester, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee | Muskogee, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Technology Center | Burns Flat, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center | Choctaw, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Technology Center | Pryor, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 50 | not reported | – | – |
| Tulsa Technology Center | Tulsa, OK | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 31 | 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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Before you choose a culinary school in Oklahoma
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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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 Oklahoma?
By reported one-year earnings, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology leads at $29,685 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Oklahoma?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 15 schools in Oklahoma.