Cincinnati State

Culinary Arts

Choosing Cincinnati State means you’re making a smart financial decision. You’ll get the high-quality education you need without the heavy debt that often comes with it. With lower tuition, real-world work experience, and the chance to graduate with less debt, Cincinnati State is a great investment in your future.

Save 30-50% on tuition

Our tuition is among the lowest in the region with credits that may be transferred toward a bachelor's degree, saving you about half the price of the first two years at a university.

Enter the workforce sooner

An associate’s degree can be completed in 2 years,

placing you into the workforce and starting your culinary career.

Exploring Major Options

The Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State offers a comprehensive culinary pathway created and designed by chefs with master chef distinction. With our dedicated teachers, small class sizes, flexible courses, and a convenient Cincinnati location, we ensure you get more than just a good education—you get a great start to your future culinary career.

Culinary Arts

Graduates of the associates program are prepared in all aspects of food preparation, including methods of cookery, sauces, soups, butchery, garde manger, pastry, and confectioneries, in addition to culinary management.

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Culinary and Food Science

Graduates of our bachelor's degree program are prepared to join the food industry as entry-level food scientists and technologists, or to enter related occupational areas including product research and development, quality control and food safety, regulatory compliance, food production supervision, and specialty ingredient sales.

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Culinary Arts Certificate

The one semester certificate provides students with basic cooking skills needed for any level of cooking as well as understanding of food service sanitation and other professional skills.

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Estimated Cost

We believe in being clear about the cost of your education. Below is the estimated cost for the Culinary Arts (CUL.AAB) major based on Fall 2026 tuition, fees and parking. It covers 6 semesters: 4 full-time and 2 part-time with co-op in the 3rd and 5th semesters. Your payments will be spread across your studies based on the classes you take each semester. Note that costs may change depending on factors like course, delivery format, credit hours, semesters, tuition rate, and more.

In-State & IN/KY Reciprocity

Semester 1: $3,969

Semester 2: $4,244

Semester 3: $525

Semester 4: $4,764

Semester 5: $525

Semester 6: $4,099

Total Estimated Cost: $18,126

Out-of-State

Semester 1: $6,673

Semester 2: $7,572

Semester 3: $941

Semester 4: $8,092

Semester 5: $941

Semester 6: $7,219

Total Estimated Cost: $31,438

Financial Aid Office

Cincinnati State offers financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study.

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Tuition and Fees

The Bursar & Cashier Office can help with tuition rates, fee schedule, payment deadlines, payment plans, refund policy, and more.

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Apply for Admission

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Admissions Office

Have questions? Call 513-861-7700
Mon – Fri 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. ET or visit our website.

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