Culinary programs in Ohio
17 culinary programs at 10 Ohio schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $38,896 one year after completion, 14% above the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $15,088.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 18 | $39,405 | – | – |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 29 | $38,896 | $20,036 | $228 |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | $28,157 | – | – |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 43 | not reported | $10,140 | $115 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 36 | not reported | – | – |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 95 | not reported | – | – |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 27 | 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.
- 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 Ohio?
By reported one-year earnings, Cuyahoga Community College District leads at $39,405 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Ohio?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Ohio.