The U.S. Department of Education lists 9 Kansas schools with culinary programs in the CIP 12.05 family: 9 public. After grants, students paid between $3,265 and $16,744 a year on average (median $14,176).
Program mix: 1 of the 9 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 1 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Johnson County Community College (11,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (11,332 students). | Overland Park | Public | $2,424 | $14,176 | 11,332 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | Public | $3,210 | $16,744 | 3,319 | Culinary Arts |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado | Public | $3,541 | $15,724 | 5,104 | Culinary Arts |
| Independence Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $3,265/yr after grants. | Independence | Public | $4,560 | $3,265 | 486 | Culinary Arts |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia | Public | $6,400 | $16,017 | 352 | Culinary Arts |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita | Public | $7,238 | $8,805 | 2,828 | Culinary Arts |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Beloit | Public | $7,350 | $12,393 | 441 | Culinary Arts |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka | Public | $8,880 | $8,607 | 615 | Culinary Arts |
| Washburn University | Topeka | Public | $9,945 | $15,280 | 4,562 | Culinary Arts |
Showing 9 of 9 schools
What Culinary School Costs in Kansas
The lowest real-cost route in Kansas is Independence Community College in Independence, at $3,265 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $2,424 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. 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.
Kansas Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Kansas?
9 Kansas institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Kansas?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $3,265 to $16,744 across Kansas culinary schools, with a median of $14,176. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Kansas?
Independence Community College in Independence has the lowest average net price at $3,265 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Kansas schools offer baking and pastry programs?
1 Kansas school reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Johnson County Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Kansas?
Yes, 1 school reports culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Johnson County Community College.
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.