20 Michigan institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 16 public, 2 private nonprofit and 2 for-profit. Average net price, what students actually paid per year after grants, runs from $660 to $29,232, with a median of $6,680.
Program mix: 10 of the 20 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 5 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 4 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is Grand Valley State University (18,854 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | Public | $2,736 | $3,249 | 7,816 | Culinary Arts |
| Oakland Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Auburn Hills | Public | $3,020 | $5,777 | 12,748 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Henry Ford CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $660/yr after grants. | Dearborn | Public | $3,568 | $660 | 8,643 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Macomb Community CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Warren | Public | $3,660 | $1,618 | 13,876 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Kalamazoo | Public | $4,144 | $2,979 | 4,997 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Grand Rapids | Public | $4,179 | $8,621 | 10,698 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Livonia | Public | $4,736 | $2,260 | 7,511 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe | Public | $4,759 | $4,586 | 1,435 | Culinary Arts |
| Lake Michigan CollegeReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Benton Harbor | Public | $5,445 | $6,680 | 2,105 | Culinary Management |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Traverse City | Public | $5,860 | $6,231 | 2,813 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Mott Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Flint | Public | $6,845 | $5,687 | 5,251 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Jackson CollegeOffers a bachelor’s-level credential in this program family. | Jackson | Public | $7,350 | $7,761 | 3,422 | Culinary Arts |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell | Public | $8,549 | - | 118 | Culinary Arts |
| Baker CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Owosso | Private | $13,000 | $13,157 | 3,026 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Ferris State UniversityReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Big Rapids | Public | $14,778 | $8,624 | 8,106 | Culinary Management |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie | Public | $14,890 | $12,822 | 1,325 | Culinary Arts |
| Grand Valley State UniversityLargest enrollment on this list (18,854 students). | Allendale | Public | $15,140 | $16,317 | 18,854 | Culinary Management |
| Dorsey CollegeFor-profit school; published price $16,990, average net $28,525 after aid. | Madison Heights | For-profit | $16,990 | $28,525 | 643 | Culinary Arts |
| Dorsey College-RosevilleFor-profit school; published price $16,990, average net $29,232 after aid. | Roseville | For-profit | $16,990 | $29,232 | 437 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian | Private | $30,778 | $17,124 | 1,495 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Michigan
The lowest real-cost route in Michigan is Henry Ford College in Dearborn, at $660 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $2,736 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. For-profit pricing needs a second look: Dorsey College, for example, publishes $16,990 but students averaged $28,525 after aid. Always compare the net column, not the sticker. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Michigan Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Michigan?
20 Michigan institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 16 public and 4 private or for-profit. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Michigan?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $660 to $29,232 across Michigan culinary schools, with a median of $6,680. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Michigan?
Henry Ford College in Dearborn has the lowest average net price at $660 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Michigan schools offer baking and pastry programs?
10 Michigan schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Oakland Community College, Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Michigan?
Yes, 5 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Macomb Community College, Lake Michigan College, Baker College, and others.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.