The following list comprises culinary schools that offer degrees (generally AA or BA) in pastry and/or baking. It is usual for these programs to include candy components in their coursework, with chocolate and sugar work being the most common areas of candy study. If you are interested in pursuing candymaking as a career, it is a good idea to investigate a few culinary programs to determine whether a culinary education fits your needs.
In general, the cost of these programs varies based on your financial profile, but culinary degrees tend to be comparable to private university tuition. However, unlike shops or schools that offer only shorter workshops, the culinary schools profiled here often offer financial aid in the form of grants and/or loans.
- Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking program
Location: Multiple locations around the country
Description: Degree programs focus on pastry and baking but incorporate sugar work and chocolate. - Culinary Institute of America
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Description: Offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts - Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts
Location: Multiple locations around the country
Description: Offers Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Baking & Pastry, with coursework in chocolate and sugar. - The French Culinary Institute
Location: New York City, NY
Description: Degree program in 6 or 9 months in pastry, includes sugar work, chocolate and marzipan. - The Art Institute’s Culinary Arts Program
Location: Multiple locations around the country
Description: Offer both degree and certificate programs in Baking & Pastry Arts, includes some confectionary education.
Additionally, you can find a more complete listing of culinary schools and programs here.
