2023–24 Program Costs for Culinary Arts*
*Includes all instructional fees, textbooks, uniforms, and supply kits for the entire four-semester culinary arts certificate program; room is additional.
Culinary Arts, First Semester (Fall): $9,310.50
($9,435.50 residency outside Pennsylvania)
- Instructional Cost: $7,848
- Activity Fee: $570
- Supply Package: $500
- Transportation Fee: $46
- Technology Fee: $239 ($364 residency outside Pennsylvania)
- Regional Campus Student Health Service Fee: $100
- I-Card Fee: $7.50
Culinary Arts, Second Semester (Spring): $9,310.50
($9,435.50 residency outside Pennsylvania)
- Instructional Cost: $7,848
- Activity Fee: $570
- Supply Package: $500
- Transportation Fee: $46
- Technology Fee: $239 ($360 residency outside Pennsylvania)
- Regional Campus Student Health Service Fee: $100
- I-Card Fee: $7.50
Culinary Arts, Third Semester (Summer): $8,790
($8,915 residency outside Pennsylvania)
- Instructional Cost: $7,848
- Activity Fee: $157
- Supply Package: $500
- Transportation Fee: $46
- Technology Fee: $239 ($364 residency outside Pennsylvania)
Culinary Arts, Fourth Semester (Externship): $500
- Instructional Cost: $0
- Activity Fee: $0
- Supply Package: $500
- Transportation Fee: $0
- Technology Fee: $0
Culinary Arts, Certificate, Total Program Cost: $27,911
($28,286 residency outside Pennsylvania)
Supply Package cost is $2,000, pro-rated over four semesters. Supplies will be distributed at the beginning of the year. Students will be financially responsible for the full cost.
Note: Students will also incur other expenses not included on their billing statement that are factored into calculating their cost of attendance. These additional expenses include estimated food expenses of $3,620, personal/miscellaneous expenses estimated of $1,580, estimated transportation expenses of $500, and estimated federal direct loan fees estimated at $100 (as applicable). For more information on understanding the cost of attendance, please visit Cost of Attendance vs. Your Bill.
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2023–24 Culinary Arts, Associate Degree Costs
Start with Culinary Arts Certificate, Total Program Cost: $27,911
($28,286 residency outside Pennsylvania)
Add Liberal Studies (12 Credits), Tuition: $5,465
Online, Punxsutawney or Indiana Campus, $5,465
($7,876 for US residency outside Pennsylvania, all campuses and online)
Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Total Program Cost: $33,376
($36,162 for US residency outside Pennsylvania, all campuses and online)