Culinary programs in Michigan
31 culinary programs at 19 Michigan schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (8 programs), the state median is $36,746 one year after completion, 8% above the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $13,211.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 33 | $45,065 | $8,645 | $98 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 28 | $43,955 | $9,888 | $112 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 36 | $39,985 | $9,550 | $109 |
| Baker College | Owosso, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 37 | $37,352 | $11,191 | $127 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 26 | $36,141 | – | – |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | $31,624 | $15,231 | $173 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 44 | $31,624 | $15,231 | $173 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 14 | $28,836 | – | – |
| Baker College | Owosso, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | $15,491 | $176 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 105 | not reported | $19,473 | $221 |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Jackson College | Jackson, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 33 | not reported | – | – |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 29 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | 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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Before you choose a culinary school in Michigan
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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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 Michigan?
By reported one-year earnings, Grand Rapids Community College leads at $45,065 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Michigan?
The Scorecard lists 31 certificate or associate programs in this field at 19 schools in Michigan.