Your Time is Now

Food is your future—take your food career to the next level at CIA!

Whether you’re a food professional or have always dreamed of becoming one, you’re in the right place! The education you’ll receive at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥can open any door and prepare you to make a difference in the world. Food is what brings you here—and with the skills and experience you’ll gain at CIA, food can take you anywhere.

Our °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥community is enriched with people just like you—from all walks of life, who want to transform their love for food into career growth—and there’s no better time to start than now. Hands-down—the best hands-on education is #onlyatcia.

Associate Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

If you want to hit the job market fast—our 21-month associate degrees in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts are the perfect choice. Packed with experiential learning—including 1,300+ hands-on hours—you’ll graduate ready to jump into any professional kitchen.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Add the power of a bachelor’s degree to your résumé in just 38-months (less, if you have transfer credits). These programs, offered only at our New York campus, build on the food and beverage curriculum of our associate degrees with specialized majors, concentrations, travel experiences, and more.

Have the experience, but need the degree?

Get college credit for your professional food industry experience with our Turbo Option to earn your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥degree in as little as 15 months.

Hands-on learning with expert faculty.

World-class, paid internships.

Our industry’s best career fair.

The food world’s most powerful alumni.

Scholarships and financial aid

Food is your purpose.

Scholarships and financial aid are important factors when you’re choosing a college. We recognize that—and we’ve got your back. If you’re committed to making the best investment for your future at CIA, we’re committed to helping you get here.

More than 90% of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥students receive scholarships and financial aid* packages—unique to their individual needs. In fact, more than $40 million was awarded to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥students last year alone. Our financial aid experts are committed to partnering with you as well—through every step of the process—so you come away with the best package to fit your needs. Don’t miss out!

*Financial aid is available to those that qualify.

Chat With a Student

Find out what it’s really like to be a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥student. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you expert and genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too. Find out what it means to be part of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê½ÁÖéÖ±²¥family. Chat with someone now!

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