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2025 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

2 Colleges in Nebraska
46 Associate Degrees
$26,446 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a associate degree in culinary arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #23 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of culinary arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 46 associate degrees in culinary arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full 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.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Culinary Arts in Nebraska

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts.

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Culinary Arts

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Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in culinary arts needs to check out Southeast Community College Area. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln.

Associate students who receive their degree from the culinary arts program earn around $26,446 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a associate in culinary arts from Southeast Community College Area

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28 Annual Graduates

Metropolitan Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Metropolitan Community College

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 37
Kansas 146 39
Missouri 117 64
Iowa 116 85
South Dakota 93 2
North Dakota 92 4

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One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Culinary Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Culinary Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 24
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager 22

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