Culinary programs in Utah
12 culinary programs at 10 Utah schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $42,171 one year after completion, 24% above the national median of $33,992.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 29 | $42,171 | – | – |
| Bridgerland Technical College | Logan, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Davis Technical College | Kaysville, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 51 | not reported | – | – |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College | Ogden, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 76 | not reported | – | – |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountainland Technical College | Lehi, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Technical College | Cedar City, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Dixie Technical College | Saint George, UT | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 13 | 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 Utah?
By reported one-year earnings, Utah Valley University leads at $42,171 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Utah?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Utah.