Culinary programs in Virginia
22 culinary programs at 14 Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $34,860 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $33,992. Median borrower debt is $14,010.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 77 | $34,860 | $16,497 | $187 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 29 | not reported | – | – |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | $11,522 | $131 |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | 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 Virginia
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 Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, ECPI University leads at $34,860 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 22 certificate or associate programs in this field at 14 schools in Virginia.