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Culinary & Pastry Schools in California

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Culinary & Pastry programs across California.

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Culinary & Pastry schools

#1

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA In-state option BOC Score 55.3

Allan Hancock College is a Public, 2-year in Santa Maria, CA serving about 8,052 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,892
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,502
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

American River College

Sacramento, CA In-state option BOC Score 51.4

American River College is a Public, 2-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 25,621 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,288
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,616
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,395
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA In-state option BOC Score 24.0

Bakersfield College is a Public, 4-year in Bakersfield, CA serving about 17,280 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,430
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,300
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 845

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA In-state option BOC Score 51.4

Cabrillo College is a Public, 2-year in Aptos, CA serving about 8,002 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,270
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,862
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 607
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA In-state option BOC Score 60.9

College of the Canyons is a Public, 2-year in Santa Clarita, CA serving about 15,832 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,166
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,958
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 1,021

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

CET-San Jose

San Jose, CA In-state option BOC Score 57.7

CET-San Jose is a Private nonprofit, <2-year in San Jose, CA serving about 266 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 144

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA In-state option BOC Score 56.3

Cerritos College is a Public, 2-year in Norwalk, CA serving about 18,870 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,364
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,004
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 2,278
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA In-state option BOC Score 60.5

Chaffey College is a Public, 2-year in Rancho Cucamonga, CA serving about 18,132 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,184
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,120
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#9

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA In-state option BOC Score 44.5

City College of San Francisco is a Public, 2-year in San Francisco, CA serving about 17,348 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,696
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,656
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 2,038

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#10

Columbia College

Sonora, CA In-state option BOC Score 32.3

Columbia College is a Public, 2-year in Sonora, CA serving about 1,984 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,282
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,264
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 108

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#11

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA In-state option BOC Score 38.8

Contra Costa College is a Public, 2-year in San Pablo, CA serving about 5,203 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,312
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,320
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 180

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#12

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA In-state option BOC Score 56.7

Cosumnes River College is a Public, 2-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 14,023 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,288
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,616
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 526
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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