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2025 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Washington

2 Colleges in Washington
190 Associate Degrees
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 looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Culinary Arts Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 190 associate degrees in culinary arts to qualified students.

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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 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.

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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 Washington.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Culinary Arts in Washington

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

Top Washington Schools for an Associate in Culinary Arts

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18 Annual Graduates

Clover Park Technical College is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Clover Park Technical College

2
19 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Spokane Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in culinary arts from Spokane Community College

Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 192 408
Oregon 147 66
Nevada 112 61
Hawaii 59 111
Alaska 54 10

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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 102
Baking & Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 79
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager 6
Wine Steward/Sommelier 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cosmetology 88
Funeral & Mortuary Science 11

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