Federal data shows 5 culinary programs operating in Maine: 5 public. Real cost after grants ranges from $3,910 to $11,086 per year; the median school lands at $6,975.
Program mix: 2 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Southern Maine Community College (5,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | Public | $4,140 | $6,975 | 2,952 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | Public | $4,156 | $8,928 | 1,840 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $3,910/yr after grants. | Fairfield | Public | $4,156 | $3,910 | 1,597 | Culinary Arts |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (5,675 students). | South Portland | Public | $4,156 | $11,086 | 5,675 | Culinary Arts |
| York County Community College | Wells | Public | $4,156 | $5,875 | 1,133 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Maine
The lowest real-cost route in Maine is Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, at $3,910 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,140 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.
Maine Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Maine?
5 Maine institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Maine?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $3,910 to $11,086 across Maine culinary schools, with a median of $6,975. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Maine?
Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield has the lowest average net price at $3,910 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Maine?
Yes, 2 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Central Maine Community College, Eastern Maine 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.