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Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 10585 N 114th St Ste 401, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 · Phone: (480) 603-1066 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arizona Culinary Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Arizona Culinary Institute has a 90.7% completion rate, above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $41,651 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Arizona Culinary Institute is $43,363, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $33,970 | $59,890 | $74,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 121 | $27,618 | $27,768 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Arizona Culinary Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus is focused on a single program family, culinary and pastry arts, with 121 completers reported in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 149.
Federal outcomes data shows a completion rate of 90.7%, above the state average of 64.4% for comparable programs in Arizona. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,651 per the College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $43,363, and 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
This campus centers on a single, focused culinary training track rather than a spread of trade families, which may suit students set on a career in food service or pastry work rather than those exploring multiple trades. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not specified in this data; contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcomes data yourself, check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges directly and review the College Scorecard entry linked below. Any figures not listed above, such as licensing requirements or program duration, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arizona Culinary Institute offers culinary and pastry arts programs, listed in federal data as its single program family with 121 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.7%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500 per the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,651 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $43,363.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arizona Culinary Institute is a private for-profit school; control type can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding structure, though it does not by itself determine program quality.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (480) 603-1066 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450951.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused culinary program with a high completion rate, which may suit someone committed to that specific field, but fit for career-changers specifically is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state culinary licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arizona Culinary Institute at (480) 603-1066 or through its website, https://www.azculinary.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby culinary schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.