Average

Score: 48/100

Institute of Culinary Education

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Pasadena, California 91101

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%

Outcomes

68/100

Affordability

38/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

37/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

452

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $778,785
Avg rent near campus: $2,949/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91101 (3.0% cap, Pasadena)

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🏆 Where Institute of Culinary Education Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#23

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

74%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

71%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 229 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 60 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Institute of Culinary Education's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Bakers

$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Food service managers

$65k/yr 352,800 jobs

Student Demographics

452

Total Students

49%

Women

48%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%

Hispanic 69%

Black 4%

Asian 7%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%

25-64 (Adult) 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Institute of Culinary Education?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Institute of Culinary Education?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Institute of Culinary Education?

The graduation rate at Institute of Culinary Education is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Institute of Culinary Education a good school?

Institute of Culinary Education has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Institute of Culinary Education?

Institute of Culinary Education has a total enrollment of 452 students.

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