The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education since its founding in 1946. With campuses in New York, California, and Texas, and an additional location in Singapore, we offer master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees; certificate programs; and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. In addition, our conferences and consulting services have made us the think tank of the food industry.
Our Vision鈥
Food is at the heart of our existence. Beyond sustenance, 鈥媔t is fundamental to cultures and deserves to be a source 鈥媜f joy for all people, families, and communities. We seek 鈥媡o better understand and promote its relationship to health, 鈥媡he environment, and a vibrant, equitable economy.鈥
Our Mission鈥
The Culinary Institute of America is dedicated to bettering the nation and the world by means of outstanding education, practice, and scholarship on all aspects of food and the enterprises related to it. Through a transformative learning experience, CIA prepares future food leaders, innovators, and experts for personal and professional success.鈥
Our Values鈥
CIA is a private, not-for-profit college, guided 鈥媌y the core values of Excellence, Leadership, 鈥婸rofessionalism, Ethics, and Respect for Diversity.鈥