What colleges should I go to if I want to be a chef?

10 Chef Schools

College/University	Location	Degrees Offered
Kendall College	Chicago, IL	Associate’s, Bachelor’s
New England Culinary Institute	Montpelier, VT	Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s
L’Academie de Cuisine	Gaithersburg, MD	Training Program
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts	Boulder, CO	Diploma, Associate’s

How much does a chef make yearly?

As of May 2016, median pay for chefs and head cooks is $43,180 a year or $20.76 an hour; this means that half of chefs earned more than that and half made less money. How much money chefs earn annually varies from under $23,630 for the bottom 10 percent to over $76,280 for the top 10 percent.

What degree course should I choose to become a chef?

Here are the best chef courses that include a bachelor’s degree or a diploma. Bachelor’s degree in catering technology & culinary arts BA (honours) culinary arts

What college degree do you need to become a chef?

Degree Required. If you’re interested in becoming a college-level culinary arts instructor, you will need to have an associate’s degree in culinary arts, at minimum, even if you have years of experience as a chef.

What does it take to become a successful chef?

Part 2 of 3: How to Train to Be a Chef Enroll in a culinary arts program for a comprehensive education. While attending a culinary school isn’t required for chefs, it may help you get a job. Train at home if you plan to be a self-taught chef. Find an internship at a restaurant to build your resume. Get a certification if you focus on a particular area.

How much school do I need to become a chef?

Formal Education. Schooling isn’t a requirement to be a chef, but it is helpful when applying for a restaurant chef position. Most formal training is completed at community colleges, vocational schools or culinary institutes. These programs last one to four years depending on whether you want a certificate or bachelor’s degree.