by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for culinary arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 122 associate degrees in culinary arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of culinary arts for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality culinary arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for culinary arts students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for culinary arts students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Savannah Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts. Savannah Tech is a small public college located in the city of Savannah.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Savannah Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in culinary arts. GTC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Gwinnett Technical College
Atlanta Technical College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public college located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Atlanta Technical College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in culinary arts has to look into Helms College. Helms College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Augusta.
Culinary Arts associate degree recipients from Helms College receive an earnings boost of around $3,605 over the average income of culinary arts graduates.
More information about a associate in culinary arts from Helms CollegeExplore all the Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 89 |
| Florida | 121 | 294 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 401 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 53 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 36 |
| Virginia | 97 | 250 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 33 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 109 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 90 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 85 |
| Alabama | 69 | 63 |
One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Culinary Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 112 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 10 |
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