Culinary programs in Massachusetts
15 culinary programs at 10 Massachusetts schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $36,028 one year after completion, 6% above the national median of $33,992.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 13 | $36,028 | – | – |
| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton, MA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in Massachusetts?
By reported one-year earnings, Bunker Hill Community College leads at $36,028 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Massachusetts?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Massachusetts.