Federal data shows 6 culinary programs operating in Oregon: 6 public. Real cost after grants ranges from $8,340 to $12,266 per year; the median school lands at $9,764.
Program mix: 3 of the 6 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 2 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Portland Community College (19,531 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 Oregon Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Bend | Public | $5,049 | $12,266 | 3,789 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Portland Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (19,531 students). | Portland | Public | $5,220 | $10,405 | 19,531 | Culinary Arts |
| Umpqua Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $8,340/yr after grants. | Roseburg | Public | $6,104 | $8,340 | 2,219 | Culinary Arts |
| Lane Community CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Eugene | Public | $6,202 | $9,123 | 6,064 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Coos Bay | Public | $7,192 | $8,527 | 1,270 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany | Public | $7,317 | $11,553 | 5,174 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Oregon
The lowest real-cost route in Oregon is Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, at $8,340 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $5,049 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.
Oregon Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Oregon?
6 Oregon institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Oregon?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $8,340 to $12,266 across Oregon culinary schools, with a median of $9,764. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Oregon?
Umpqua Community College in Roseburg has the lowest average net price at $8,340 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Oregon schools offer baking and pastry programs?
3 Oregon schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Central Oregon Community College, Lane Community College, Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Oregon?
Yes, 2 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Lane Community College, Southwestern Oregon 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.
