Psssst! The secret to college success is finding a school that truly fits you. When you make the right match, everything just falls into place. If food is your passion鈥攃ooking it, baking it, sharing it, watching videos about it鈥攖hen CIA may be your perfect fit. Food is our life too! Our bachelor鈥檚 and associate degree programs can introduce you to so many different and exciting career paths, where the opportunities are as wide open as your dreams.
Ready to explore the world of food and hospitality? It鈥檚 never too soon to start learning more about CIA and where your future can lead. Let鈥檚 do this!
Check out an informative walking tour or join us for a convenient online event. Our campus visits and virtual events are a great way to learn about the total CIA experience firsthand鈥攆rom academic programs and residence halls to student life and hands-on classes. Hungry for more? Get cooking with our expert tutorials and recipes.
Do you dream about becoming a professional chef or pastry chef? Opening your own restaurant? Good for you! Lots of CIA graduates have done exactly that. You can also become a baker, caterer, event planner, food writer, research chef, food media personality, beverage director, sustainability advocate, culinary instructor, food business owner鈥o matter what your interests, there鈥檚 a career path that鈥檚 just right for you.
So what鈥檚 the best way to prepare for your career in food and hospitality? Go to college at CIA! We鈥檙e all about hands-on learning in our kitchens and bakeshops; real-world learning in our restaurants, internships, and travel experiences; and food-focused learning when studying important subjects like management, science, history and cultures, and sustainability.