Culinary programs in Rhode Island
4 culinary programs at 2 Rhode Island schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $36,999 one year after completion, 9% above the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $14,137.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 242 | $36,999 | $14,137 | $161 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | $36,999 | $14,137 | $161 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI | 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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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?
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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 Rhode Island?
By reported one-year earnings, Johnson & Wales University-Providence leads at $36,999 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Rhode Island?
The Scorecard lists 4 certificate or associate programs in this field at 2 schools in Rhode Island.