The U.S. Department of Education lists 15 Wisconsin schools with culinary programs in the CIP 12.05 family: 15 public. After grants, students paid between $8,255 and $14,238 a year on average (median $10,873).
Program mix: 7 of the 15 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 4 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Milwaukee Area Technical College (12,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville | Public | $4,267 | $9,330 | 2,488 | Culinary Arts |
| Nicolet Area Technical CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $8,255/yr after grants. | Rhinelander | Public | $4,793 | $8,255 | 663 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac | Public | $4,819 | $9,268 | 2,464 | Culinary Arts |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse | Public | $4,820 | $11,008 | 3,183 | Culinary Arts |
| Lakeshore Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Cleveland | Public | $4,844 | $9,653 | 1,886 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Eau Claire | Public | $4,844 | $12,285 | 4,272 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Pewaukee | Public | $4,872 | $11,101 | 4,955 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau | Public | $4,889 | $10,303 | 3,257 | Culinary Arts |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore | Public | $4,904 | $12,896 | 1,313 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Gateway Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Kenosha | Public | $4,956 | $12,928 | 4,759 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay | Public | $4,960 | $9,918 | 5,704 | Culinary Arts |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Madison | Public | $4,977 | $14,238 | 10,073 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids | Public | $5,002 | $10,873 | 2,288 | Culinary Arts |
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Appleton | Public | $5,040 | $11,407 | 5,825 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (12,024 students). | Milwaukee | Public | $5,184 | $9,112 | 12,024 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Wisconsin
The lowest real-cost route in Wisconsin is Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, at $8,255 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,267 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.
Wisconsin Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Wisconsin?
15 Wisconsin institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 15 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Wisconsin?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $8,255 to $14,238 across Wisconsin culinary schools, with a median of $10,873. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Wisconsin?
Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander has the lowest average net price at $8,255 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Wisconsin schools offer baking and pastry programs?
7 Wisconsin schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Lakeshore Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Wisconsin?
Yes, 4 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Nicolet Area Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College, Southwest Wisconsin Technical 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.