Culinary Science/Culinology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for culinary science/culinology students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Culinary Science/Culinology School
Where you study culinary science/culinology matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Culinary Science/Culinology rankings. For our Best Overall Culinary Science/Culinology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Culinary Science/Culinology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Culinary Science/Culinology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Our analysis ranked Drexel University the best school in the country for a degree in culinary science/culinology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. About 11 culinary science/culinology degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Culinary Science/culinology graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $67,556 early in their careers. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans.
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Culinary Institute Of America is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in culinary science/culinology, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hyde Park. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 culinary science/culinology students who graduated with this degree at Culinary Institute Of America in the most recent data year. Students who receive their culinary science/culinology degree from Culinary Institute Of America earn around $35,929 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Texas Womans University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in culinary science/culinology, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 10 culinary science/culinology degrees were awarded at Texas Womans University in the most recent year. Graduates of the culinary science/culinology program make about $54,611 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,211.
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Johnson And Wales University Providence is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in culinary science/culinology, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. About 50% of students finish within six years. Johnson And Wales University Providence awarded about 20 culinary science/culinology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, culinary science/culinology degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence generally make around $30,145. Students borrow a median of $20,873 to complete this degree.
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Ivy Tech Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in culinary science/culinology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. About 192 culinary science/culinology degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the culinary science/culinology program make about $40,734 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
