Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 21 | January, April, September | $16000 per semester | $16000 per semester |
2020–2021 Tuition and Fees—Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2020 for all degree programs at our Hyde Park, NY campus.
Tuition*
$16,000
Board**#
$1,955
General Fee+
$810
Total per Semester
$18,765
* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board listed is the CIA Meal Plan, which provides points equivalent to two meals per day on scheduled class days with flexible gold points that can be used throughout the semester. (See the catalog for more information).
# Board for the semester in the international concentration will be as follows: Italy—$1,655, Singapore—$500, and Spain—$500.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity and support services, exam fees and secondary student accident insurance.
Note:
- In addition to the fees noted in the charts above, students will be charged a $50 application fee.
- Students will be charged a fee in their entering semester for supplies and uniforms of $1,030. Students in the Culinary Science program will be charged a Uniform Fee of $150 when they register for Culinary Chemistry.
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred after July 1, 2020.
- Students enrolled in the Asian Cuisine or Italian Cuisine concentrations that are studying in Singapore or Italy will be charged a $2,850 International Concentration Fee. See International Studies Semester-Away Fee for Concentrations for details.
- Students who take the Global Cuisines and Cultures course will be subject to an additional charge. See Global Cuisines and Cultures for details.
Residence Hall Rates
On-campus housing is available to students at the New York campus. Rates per semester are as follows:
New York Campus
Single
$4,520
Double—lodge
$4,140
Double or Quad
$3,955
Triple—lodge
$3,560
Triple (limited availability)
$3,280
Tobin Lofts (off-campus, bachelor’s concentration students only, San Antonio, TX)
Single
$4,140
Double
$3,955
International Concentration Semester
Double (Italy)
$3,955
Triple (Italy)
$3,280
Single (Singapore)
$4,520
Double (Singapore)
$4,140
Single (Spain)
$4,520
Double (Spain)
$3,955
Fees That May Be Assessed
Late registration fee
$150
Late payment fee
$150
Internship re-registration fee
$150
Practical, Costing, and ServSafe Exams retake fee
$100
Life achievement portfolio fee
$500
Part-time and overload fees (per credit)*
$1,068
Practical and Costing Exams no-show fee
$150
Internship ePortfolio resubmission fee
$50
* For students who take fewer than 12 credits or more than 18 credits
About Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Associate Degree - at The Culinary Institute of America
Start with the fundamentals in the first week, immersing yourself in classic and contemporary culinary techniques as well as global cuisines. You’ll build a foundation of key skills utilized by every chef before taking on more advanced coursework. The CIA’s industry-experienced faculty will ensure you receive a hands-on learning experience that provides you with the foundation for a successful career. After you’ve earned your degree in less than two years, you’ll be able to demonstrate expertise in preparing a wide variety of meals as well as be qualified to maintain state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and manage staff. A CIA associate degree is the perfect way to seamlessly enter our bachelor’s-level programs. Or hit the ground running by pursuing a CIA bachelor’s degree in your first year!
Highlights:
- Understand the basics of baking, nutrition, menu development, food safety, cost control, and wine.
- Learn how to successful restaurateurs and chefs manage their businesses, high end catering, food trucks, and other food related operations.
- Gain real-world experience through a 15-week paid externship at one of CIA’s 2,000+ food industry partners.
- Develop your business skills with courses in management, communication, and finance.
- Experience firsthand how successful restaurants are operated in our award-winning, student-staffed dining establishments that include the American Bounty Restaurant, The Bocuse Restaurant, and Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici. All CIA restaurants are public-facing, fully operational retail dining establishments that serve more than 333,000 customers annually.
- Interact with more than 130 companies that visit CIA’s campus four times a year to recruit students. Discuss career opportunities with industry leaders, which include Boca Raton Resort and Spa, Dinex (Daniel Boulud’s Restaurant Group), Jean-Georges Restaurants, Make It Nice (Eleven Madison Park), Union Square Hospitality Group, and Walt Disney World, among many others.
Entry requirements for this course
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