11 Massachusetts institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 public and 1 private nonprofit. Average net price, what students actually paid per year after grants, runs from $5,547 to $24,402, with a median of $8,296.
Program mix: 5 of the 11 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 1 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Boston University (18,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton | Public | - | $7,060 | 260 | Culinary Arts |
| North Shore Community CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Danvers | Public | $5,352 | $9,000 | 4,393 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Massasoit Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Brockton | Public | $5,376 | $8,460 | 4,235 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Bristol Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $5,547/yr after grants. | Fall River | Public | $5,832 | $5,547 | 6,083 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke | Public | $5,988 | $8,068 | 3,591 | Culinary Arts |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable | Public | $6,000 | $8,296 | 2,911 | Culinary Arts |
| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield | Public | $6,164 | $9,921 | 1,358 | Culinary Arts |
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Boston | Public | $6,168 | $7,818 | 8,612 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester | Public | $6,262 | $9,090 | 6,447 | Culinary Arts |
| Northern Essex Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Haverhill | Public | $6,732 | $6,046 | 3,685 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Boston UniversityLargest enrollment on this list (18,248 students). | Boston | Private | $68,102 | $24,402 | 18,248 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Massachusetts
The lowest real-cost route in Massachusetts is Bristol Community College in Fall River, at $5,547 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $5,352 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.
Massachusetts Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Massachusetts?
11 Massachusetts institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 public and 1 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 Massachusetts?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $5,547 to $24,402 across Massachusetts culinary schools, with a median of $8,296. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Massachusetts?
Bristol Community College in Fall River has the lowest average net price at $5,547 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Massachusetts schools offer baking and pastry programs?
5 Massachusetts schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including North Shore Community College, Massasoit Community College, Bristol Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Massachusetts?
Yes, 1 school reports culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: North Shore 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.