Culinary programs in Mississippi
22 culinary programs at 11 Mississippi schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $27,974 one year after completion, 18% below the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $16,386.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 42 | $30,149 | $16,773 | $191 |
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 83 | $25,798 | $16,000 | $182 |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 46 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | 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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Before you choose a culinary school in Mississippi
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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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 Mississippi?
By reported one-year earnings, Hinds Community College leads at $30,149 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Mississippi?
The Scorecard lists 22 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Mississippi.