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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, Colorado · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 637 S Broadway, Ste H, Boulder, CO 80305 · Phone: (303) 494-7988 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a private for-profit trade school in Boulder, Colorado offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by ACCET.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 47.5% completion rate versus a 69.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,653 and median earnings of $32,001 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is reported as $16,885, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 59.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,330 | $65,400 | $79,420 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (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 | 1,323 | $26,698 | $25,967 | $9,150 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1,166 | $26,698 | $25,967 | $9,150 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 694 | not reported | not reported | $16,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 379 | not reported | not reported | $16,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 44 | not reported | not reported | $16,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $26,698 | $25,967 | $9,150 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $26,698 | $25,967 | $9,150 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $26,698 | $25,967 | $9,150 |
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
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a private for-profit trade school in Boulder, Colorado. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers 8 program families and reports its largest concentration of completers in culinary and pastry programs.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 47.5%, which is below the state average of 69.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,653, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,001. The annual cost of attendance is listed as $16,885, and 59.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on culinary and pastry training, a field associated with hands-on, often shorter-format instruction rather than traditional multi-year degree study; program length details beyond this are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone weighing enrollment, including adult career changers, should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before committing, since completion and earnings figures shown here are below the state average and may not reflect individual results.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers 8 program families, with culinary and pastry programs being the largest area of completions (3,662 completers reported).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school 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 reported completion rate is 47.5%, which is below the Colorado state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,653.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,001.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $16,885.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared with public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (303) 494-7988 or visit escoffier.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454810.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Culinary and pastry programs are generally hands-on and skill-focused, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
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 licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (303) 494-7988 or through its website, https://www.escoffier.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; use the College Scorecard to compare campuses 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.