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Culinary & Pastry Schools in Illinois

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Culinary & Pastry programs across Illinois.

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Culinary & Pastry schools

#1

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL In-state option BOC Score 49.6

Southwestern Illinois College is a Public, 2-year in Belleville, IL serving about 5,675 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,960
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,720
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,909
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL In-state option BOC Score 37.3

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a Public, 2-year in Chicago, IL serving about 1,777 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,590
  • Out-of-state tuition: $15,150
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 443
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL In-state option BOC Score 43.9

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a Public, 2-year in Chicago, IL serving about 6,409 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,590
  • Out-of-state tuition: $15,150
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 18%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 832
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Danville Area Community College

Danville, IL In-state option BOC Score 41.5

Danville Area Community College is a Public, 2-year in Danville, IL serving about 1,508 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,440
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,440
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 229

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL In-state option BOC Score 47.7

College of DuPage is a Public, 2-year in Glen Ellyn, IL serving about 16,114 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,750
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 25%
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 1,885

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL In-state option BOC Score 50.2

Elgin Community College is a Public, 2-year in Elgin, IL serving about 6,648 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,252
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,516
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 1,339

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL In-state option BOC Score 50.0

Illinois Central College is a Public, 2-year in East Peoria, IL serving about 5,052 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,150
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 1,005
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL In-state option BOC Score 55.1

Joliet Junior College is a Public, 2-year in Joliet, IL serving about 9,306 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,530
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,800
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,512
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#9

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL In-state option BOC Score 54.8

Kaskaskia College is a Public, 2-year in Centralia, IL serving about 1,920 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,570
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 740
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#10

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL In-state option BOC Score 66.2

Kishwaukee College is a Public, 2-year in Malta, IL serving about 1,936 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,680
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 247
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#11

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL In-state option BOC Score 47.4

College of Lake County is a Public, 2-year in Grayslake, IL serving about 9,420 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,788
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,400
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 2,072

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#12

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL In-state option BOC Score 53.4

Lake Land College is a Public, 2-year in Mattoon, IL serving about 2,448 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IL.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,301
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,510

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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