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Culinary & Pastry Schools in Minnesota

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Culinary & Pastry programs across Minnesota.

Use the city links below to view nearby schools and training formats. Availability and requirements can differ by provider.

Culinary & Pastry schools

#1

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN In-state option BOC Score 60.4

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a Public, 2-year in Brainerd, MN serving about 1,614 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,249
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,249
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 322
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN In-state option BOC Score 64.5

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Fergus Falls, MN serving about 2,942 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,908
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,908
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 516
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN In-state option BOC Score 58.9

Hennepin Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Brooklyn Park, MN serving about 3,157 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,940
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,940
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 1,602
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN In-state option BOC Score 63.9

Minnesota North College is a Public, 2-year in Hibbing, MN serving about 2,013 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,022
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,022
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 356
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

South Central College

North Mankato, MN In-state option BOC Score 60.0

South Central College is a Public, 2-year in North Mankato, MN serving about 1,946 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,146
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,146
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 329
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, MN In-state option BOC Score 63.7

St Cloud Technical and Community College is a Public, 2-year in Saint Cloud, MN serving about 3,113 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,124
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,124
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 393
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN In-state option BOC Score 48.2

Saint Paul College is a Public, 2-year in Saint Paul, MN serving about 3,813 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across MN.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,326
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,326
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 783
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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