Culinary Arts Schools in Michigan

10 schools compared · Average earnings $25,084/yr

10 Michigan schools offer Culinary Arts. Earnings in Michigan are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.

Schools in MI
10
Avg Grad Earnings
$25,084/yr
+5% vs. national avg
Avg Score
62/100
Top MI Cities
1
with programs

Culinary Arts Training in Michigan: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

Michigan has 10 schools offering Culinary Arts programs, concentrated in 1 citiy including {'city': 'Grand Rapids', 'city_slug': 'grand-rapids', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 26052.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Culinary Arts graduates in Michigan earn approximately $25,084/year on average, which is +5% above the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Michigan-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Michigan-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How Michigan compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Culinary Arts programs in Michigan is 62/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Culinary Arts Programs in Michigan

All 10 Michigan schools offering Culinary Arts, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
75 $33,382/yr 57.1x
2 Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
72 $27,630/yr 67.1x
3 Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI
65 $27,248/yr 39.2x
4 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
64 $26,586/yr 35.1x
5 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
63 $26,843/yr 32.2x
6 Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
60 $20,701/yr 35.5x
7 Baker College
Owosso, MI
57 $25,204/yr 13.6x
8 Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
56 $26,692/yr 8.8x
9 Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Plainwell, MI
56 $15,195/yr 29.6x
10 Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MI
51 $21,367/yr 4.3x

Compare Culinary Arts in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how Michigan compares to others with strong Culinary Arts offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →