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Culinary & Pastry Schools in Iowa

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Culinary & Pastry programs across Iowa.

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Culinary & Pastry schools

#1

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA In-state option BOC Score 50.0

Des Moines Area Community College is a Public, 2-year in Ankeny, IA serving about 10,446 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,790
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,690
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 3,544
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA In-state option BOC Score 47.9

Eastern Iowa Community College District is a Public, 2-year in Davenport, IA serving about 3,520 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,848
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,456
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 842
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA In-state option BOC Score 56.1

Indian Hills Community College is a Public, 2-year in Ottumwa, IA serving about 1,495 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,040
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,120
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 335
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA In-state option BOC Score 54.0

Iowa Central Community College is a Public, 2-year in Fort Dodge, IA serving about 3,103 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,496
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,788
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 510
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA In-state option BOC Score 48.3

Iowa Western Community College is a Public, 2-year in Council Bluffs, IA serving about 2,916 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,930
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,080
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA In-state option BOC Score 56.3

Kirkwood Community College is a Public, 2-year in Cedar Rapids, IA serving about 7,591 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,176
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,220
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,180
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA In-state option BOC Score 59.9

Marshalltown Community College is a Public, 2-year in Marshalltown, IA serving about 788 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,496
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,504
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 190
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA In-state option BOC Score 57.6

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a Public, 2-year in Sioux City, IA serving about 2,647 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,330
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 1,284
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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