by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2025 Best Culinary Arts Schools in Tennessee ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of culinary arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Nashville State Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in culinary arts. Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a degree in culinary arts from Nashville State 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 | 287 | 192 |
| Florida | 282 | 298 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 401 |
| Virginia | 274 | 261 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 85 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 109 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 132 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 105 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 53 |
| Alabama | 233 | 64 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 33 |
Culinary Arts is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 50 |
| General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts | 33 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 2,655 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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