Culinary Arts Schools in Illinois
5 schools compared · Average earnings $22,760/yr
5 Illinois schools offer Culinary Arts. Earnings in Illinois are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Schools in IL
5
Avg Grad Earnings
$22,760/yr
-5% vs. national avg
Avg Score
59/100
Top IL Cities
4
with programs
Culinary Arts Programs in Illinois
All 5 Illinois schools offering Culinary Arts, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL |
64 |
| 2 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL |
63 |
| 3 | National Louis University Chicago, IL |
57 |
| 4 | Lake Land College Mattoon, IL |
57 |
| 5 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL |
55 |
Where Culinary Arts Programs Cluster in Illinois
Cities with the most Culinary Arts programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 2 | $22,117/yr |
| Joliet, IL | 1 | $28,252/yr |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 1 | $26,952/yr |
| Mattoon, IL | 1 | $14,366/yr |
Compare Culinary Arts in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Illinois compares to others with strong Culinary Arts offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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