Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Le Cordon Bleu has become renowned for having the finest instructors in the world, according to the website Culinary Schools.org. Originally based in Paris, Le Cordon Bleu now has campuses in numerous cities throughout the United States, including Boston, Miami, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Programs offered at Le Cordon Bleu include culinary arts, baking, restaurant management and the Bachelor of Arts in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary, as stated on the Chefs.edu website. Faculty consists of highly trained chefs who offer hands-on experience throughout each program.
Le Cordon Bleu
350 Rhode Island St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-216-4441
cordonbleu.edu
The New England Culinary Institute has been training chefs for almost 30 years Based in Montpelier, Vermont, this private school offers programs for either an associate's or a bachelor's degree. The school has nine areas of focus, including baking, culinary arts and restaurant management. Each student gains experience by participating in at least one six-month internship at a high-class restaurant or resort, according to the New England Culinary Institute website. Classes are small, and the 54-person faculty consists of individuals with impressive qualifications and vast experience in the food industry.
New England Culinary Institute
56 College St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-223-6324
neci.edu
The Culinary Institute of America has been training chefs for over 60 years, and it is considered one of the most prestigious cooking schools in the United States. The main campus is in Dutchess County, New York, and there are additional locations in St. Helena, California, and St. Antonio, Texas. The school's faculty is composed of the world's largest group of American Culinary Federation certified chefs, with over 130 instructors from around the globe, according to The Culinary Institute of America's website. Students can earn either associate's or bachelor's degrees.
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538
845-452-9600
ciachef.edu
One of the highest-ranked culinary colleges in the world, Johnson and Wale has four campuses in the United States. The main campus is in Providence, Rhode Island; three additional campuses are in North Miami, Denver and Charlotte North Carolina, as stated on the website CulinarySchools.org. Students receive both Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in four years. Programs include culinary arts, baking, culinary nutrition, pastry arts and food service entrepreneurship, according to the Johnson and Wales University website. The staff consists of professional chefs with vast personal experience in the cooking industry.
Johnson and Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
401-598-1000
jwu.edu
Within the culinary world, New York's French Culinary Institute is one of the most highly regarded schools in the world. While the school focuses on traditional French cooking methods, the cooking skills are designed to allow for their use with all modern cooking. The classes are small, with a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and the staff is composed of many experienced chefs, according to the Culinary Schools.org website. Training is swift, intense and hands-on, with the entire program being completed in six months for the day program and nine months for the evening program. Job placement upon graduation is very high, and notable alumni include many famous chefs worldwide.
New York's French Culinary Institute
462 Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-219-8890
frenchculinary.com