by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 104 associate degrees in culinary arts to qualified students.
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The culinary arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for culinary arts students working on their associate degree.
The culinary arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for culinary arts students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Meridian Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the town of Meridian, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Meridian Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
It's difficult to beat Hinds Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Hinds Community College
Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 121 | 184 |
| 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 |
Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts | 94 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 5 |
| Other Culinary Arts & Related Services | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 37 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 25 |
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