Federal data shows 19 culinary programs operating in Washington: 18 public and 1 private nonprofit. Real cost after grants ranges from $4,783 to $18,476 per year; the median school lands at $8,558.
Program mix: 12 of the 19 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 3 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 2 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is Central Washington University (7,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastyr University | Kenmore | Private | - | - | 39 | Culinary Arts |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | Public | $4,197 | $7,172 | 3,826 | Culinary Arts |
| Bellingham Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Bellingham | Public | $4,431 | $5,997 | 1,733 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles | Public | $4,718 | $9,246 | 1,263 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Management |
| Highline CollegeReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Des Moines | Public | $4,772 | $9,879 | 3,838 | Culinary Management |
| Edmonds CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Lynnwood | Public | $4,810 | $11,010 | 3,656 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Seattle Central CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Seattle | Public | $5,184 | $8,819 | 3,953 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Clark CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Vancouver | Public | $5,233 | $11,465 | 4,945 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| South Seattle CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Seattle | Public | $5,238 | $6,004 | 1,616 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| South Puget Sound Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Olympia | Public | $5,252 | $9,132 | 3,075 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | Public | $5,279 | $9,406 | 2,418 | Culinary Arts |
| Skagit Valley CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Mount Vernon | Public | $5,400 | $6,064 | 2,477 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Spokane Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Spokane | Public | $5,461 | $5,473 | 4,533 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Grays Harbor CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $4,783/yr after grants. | Aberdeen | Public | $5,593 | $4,783 | 1,010 | Culinary Arts |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Kirkland | Public | $5,997 | $6,817 | 2,406 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma | Public | $6,027 | $6,292 | 1,813 | Culinary Arts |
| Renton Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Renton | Public | $6,308 | $8,296 | 1,783 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Lakewood | Public | $6,634 | $9,864 | 2,636 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Central Washington UniversityLargest enrollment on this list (7,833 students). | Ellensburg | Public | $9,417 | $18,476 | 7,833 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Washington
The lowest real-cost route in Washington is Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, at $4,783 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,197 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.
Washington Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Washington?
19 Washington institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 18 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 Washington?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $4,783 to $18,476 across Washington culinary schools, with a median of $8,557. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Washington?
Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen has the lowest average net price at $4,783 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Washington schools offer baking and pastry programs?
12 Washington schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Bellingham Technical College, Peninsula College, Edmonds College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Washington?
Yes, 3 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Peninsula College, Highline College, South Seattle 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.