Culinary programs in Arkansas
11 culinary programs at 8 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $30,001 one year after completion, 12% below the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $17,897.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 29 | $30,001 | $17,897 | $203 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 95 | not reported | – | – |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 71 | not reported | – | – |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College leads at $30,001 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 11 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Arkansas.