Culinary programs in New Jersey

29 culinary programs at 17 New Jersey schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $33,262 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $9,500.

*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.

Before you choose a culinary school in New Jersey

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.