The U.S. Department of Education lists 17 New Jersey schools with culinary programs in the CIP 12.05 family: 15 public, 1 private nonprofit and 1 for-profit. After grants, students paid between $2,288 and $29,885 a year on average (median $8,392).
Program mix: 8 of the 17 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 4 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Bergen Community College (10,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River | Public | - | $10,828 | 497 | Culinary Arts |
| New Community Career & Technical Institute | Newark | Private | - | $9,075 | 11 | Culinary Arts |
| Middlesex CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $2,288/yr after grants. | Edison | Public | $4,764 | $2,288 | 8,469 | Culinary Arts |
| Bergen Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (10,557 students). | Paramus | Public | $4,913 | $10,345 | 10,557 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus | Vineland | Public | $5,160 | $10,562 | 2,074 | Culinary Arts |
| Mercer County Community CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | West Windsor | Public | $5,310 | $5,279 | 5,404 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Hudson County Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Jersey City | Public | $5,384 | $7,307 | 6,626 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Warren County Community CollegeReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Washington | Public | $5,460 | $5,726 | 836 | Culinary Management |
| Sussex County Community College | Newton | Public | $5,544 | $7,859 | 2,086 | Culinary Arts |
| Raritan Valley Community CollegeReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Branchburg | Public | $5,664 | $6,778 | 5,416 | Culinary Management |
| Atlantic Cape Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Mays Landing | Public | $6,068 | $8,392 | 3,755 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| County College of Morris | Randolph | Public | $6,210 | $8,895 | 5,360 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Brookdale Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Lincroft | Public | $6,270 | $11,231 | 7,901 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Passaic County Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Paterson | Public | $6,300 | $7,761 | 4,260 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Salem Community College | Carneys Point | Public | $6,360 | $10,816 | 910 | Culinary Arts |
| Rowan College at Burlington CountyReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Mount Laurel | Public | $6,990 | $5,344 | 6,267 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Eastwick College-HackensackFor-profit school; published price $18,075, average net $29,885 after aid. | Hackensack | For-profit | $18,075 | $29,885 | 1,171 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in New Jersey
The lowest real-cost route in New Jersey is Middlesex College in Edison, at $2,288 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,764 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. For-profit pricing needs a second look: Eastwick College-Hackensack, for example, publishes $18,075 but students averaged $29,885 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.
New Jersey Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in New Jersey?
17 New Jersey institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 15 public and 2 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 New Jersey?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $2,288 to $29,885 across New Jersey culinary schools, with a median of $8,392. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in New Jersey?
Middlesex College in Edison has the lowest average net price at $2,288 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which New Jersey schools offer baking and pastry programs?
8 New Jersey schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Bergen Community College, Mercer County Community College, Hudson County Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in New Jersey?
Yes, 4 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Mercer County Community College, Warren County Community College, Raritan Valley Community College, and others.
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.