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The Culinary Arts and Culinary Management degree programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are designed for students who are passionate about their careers, who love to cook and need a well-rounded education, and who understand the rigors and the rewards of this ever-growing industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects continued growth in job openings for culinary graduates. Consumer expectations continue to rise causing the industry to demand a higher level of graduate skill than ever before.
At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, students first learn the fundamentals, including knife and hand skills. They delve into specialty areas like baking and pastry, garde manger, international and American cuisines, and à la carte. They practice timing, teamwork and presentation. Students become skilled in advanced food preparation techniques that allow them to transform basic ingredients into culinary art.
In our bachelor’s degree program, students explore personnel management, cost control, and facility design, offering a solid business background. Both our associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs were developed based on the expert guidance of top chefs and restaurants from Pittsburgh and across the nation. A 12-month diploma program is offered for the student interested in acquiring a basic skill set and learning the trends of today’s culinary industry. Graduates of The Art of Cooking diploma program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in restaurants and hotels, and in the food service industry.
By graduation, associate’s degree students are prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field including prep cook, line cook and first cook. Bachelor’s degree graduates will be prepared to seek entry-level positions such as restaurant or kitchen manager, and once enriched by additional professional experience, graduates may obtain more advanced positions such as sous-chef, chef, and executive chef.
Employers who have hired Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduates in the Culinary Arts industry include: Allegro Hearth Bakery in Pittsburgh, PA; Bob Evans Restaurants in Corning, NY; Common Plea Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA; Hyatt Regency in Pittsburgh, PA; Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh, PA; Red Rocks Cafe in Huntersville, NC; Seneca Niagra Falls Casino in Niagra Falls, NY; South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. |
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| The Art of Cooking - Diploma |
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| Number of Quarters | 4 | | Number of Credit Hours | 39 | | Application Fee | $50.00 | | Enrollment Fee | $100.00 | | Lab fee | $250.00 | | Starting Kit (estimate) | $770.00 | | Student Activity Fee | $35.00 | | Supplies and texts (estimate) | $75.00 | | Tuition per Credit Hour | $436.00 | | Total Tuition & Fees | $18,284.00 |
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