Culinary Schools in Iowa

Known for its historic growth of corn before the pilgrims arrived to this continent, Iowa is a state with many culinary delights. From the world's largest strawberry located in Iowa's own Strawberry Field to the many fine dining restaurants located throughout the state, there are many delights for residents and visitors. It's a great place to go for a culinary education.

The cost of living in Iowa is lower than in many states, and the rates for culinary career salaries are higher than the national average. Because many Iowa restaurants and food establishments prefer to hire locally educated culinary artists, it only makes sense to get a head start on one's career by studying where one hopes to work. Because of Iowa's lower cost of living, student financial aid can go further as well.

Iowa offers students the opportunity to earn Associates or Bachelors degrees in the field. From community colleges to traditional campuses, students can choose their ideal environment. Observe the list below, complete with the culinary-specific online link when possible.

Des Moines Area Community College
2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
(800) 342-0033

Eastern Iowa Community College District
306 West River Drive
Davenport, IA 52801
(800) 462-3255

Iowa State University
200 Lynn Ave
Ames, IA 50014
(800) 861-8000

Indian Hills Community College
707 Church Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501-4219
(641) 682-4983

Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 388-7140

Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard Southwest
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-5299
(319) 398-5411

Ashford University Campus
400 North Bluff Boulevard
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-4023

American Institute of Commerce / Kaplan University
3165 Edgewood Pkwy SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-9082

University of Northern Iowa
264 Business Bldg
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0001
(319) 273-7350

Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
(800) 843-2655

Iowa Lakes Community College
19 South 7th Street
Estherville, IA 51334-2234
(712) 362-2604

Hawkeye Community College
1501 East Orange Road
Waterloo, IA 50701-9014
(319) 296-2320

North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401-7213
(641) 423-1264

Sources cited:
http://www.eicc.edu/highschool/programs/career/culinary/culinary.html
http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/ugrad/culinary.php
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=972
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/baomsummary.php?name=cooking
http://www.iowalakes.edu/
http://www.hawkeye.cc.ia.us/w.dmacc.edu/
http://www.niacc.edu/business/hosp.html