Federal data shows 9 culinary programs operating in Tennessee: 5 public, 2 private nonprofit and 2 for-profit. Real cost after grants ranges from $4,983 to $26,572 per year; the median school lands at $15,875.
Program mix: 1 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 2 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is University of Memphis (12,701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville | Huntsville | Public | - | $15,875 | 171 | Culinary Arts |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | For-profit | - | $23,958 | 4,462 | Culinary Arts |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville | Public | $4,730 | $6,777 | 5,653 | Culinary Arts |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown | Public | $4,752 | $5,387 | 3,591 | Culinary Arts |
| Pellissippi State Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $4,983/yr after grants. | Knoxville | Public | $4,786 | $4,983 | 6,715 | Culinary Arts |
| University of MemphisLargest enrollment on this list (12,701 students). | Memphis | Public | $10,728 | $12,397 | 12,701 | Culinary Arts |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus | Memphis | Private | $17,083 | $26,572 | 331 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Nossi College of Art and DesignFor-profit school; published price $20,350, average net $24,044 after aid. | Nashville | For-profit | $20,350 | $24,044 | 247 | Culinary Arts |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale | Private | $27,300 | $24,345 | 2,773 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Tennessee
The lowest real-cost route in Tennessee is Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, at $4,983 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,730 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. For-profit pricing needs a second look: Nossi College of Art and Design, for example, publishes $20,350 but students averaged $24,044 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.
Tennessee Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Tennessee?
9 Tennessee institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 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 Tennessee?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $4,983 to $26,572 across Tennessee culinary schools, with a median of $15,875. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Tennessee?
Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville has the lowest average net price at $4,983 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Tennessee?
Yes, 1 school reports culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Remington College-Memphis Campus.
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.