Missouri has 12 colleges reporting culinary training under the federal CIP 12.05 codes (11 public and 1 private nonprofit). Expect an average net price between $5,837 and $30,618 a year, median $9,095, once grants are counted.
Program mix: 1 of the 12 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 3 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 1 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is Saint Louis Community College (11,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | Public | - | $17,598 | 159 | Culinary Arts |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | Lexington | Public | - | $6,219 | 25 | Culinary Arts |
| Waynesville Career CenterReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Waynesville | Public | - | $28,418 | 27 | Culinary Management |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin | Public | - | $30,618 | 91 | Culinary Arts |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | West Plains | Public | - | $22,260 | 90 | Culinary Arts |
| St Charles Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $5,837/yr after grants. | Cottleville | Public | $3,048 | $5,837 | 5,017 | Culinary Arts |
| Saint Louis Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (11,788 students). | Bridgeton | Public | $3,660 | $8,440 | 11,788 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| East Central College | Union | Public | $4,272 | $13,128 | 1,639 | Culinary Arts |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Public | $4,512 | $6,936 | 8,165 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | Public | $5,250 | $7,378 | 2,552 | Culinary Arts |
| Missouri State University-West PlainsReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | West Plains | Public | $5,936 | $9,750 | 965 | Culinary Management |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout | Private | $22,320 | $6,100 | 1,444 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Missouri
The lowest real-cost route in Missouri is St Charles Community College in Cottleville, at $5,837 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $3,048 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.
Missouri Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Missouri?
12 Missouri institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 11 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 Missouri?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $5,837 to $30,618 across Missouri culinary schools, with a median of $9,095. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Missouri?
St Charles Community College in Cottleville has the lowest average net price at $5,837 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Missouri schools offer baking and pastry programs?
1 Missouri school reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Saint Louis Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Missouri?
Yes, 3 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Ozarks Technical Community College, Missouri State University-West Plains, Waynesville Career Center.
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.