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Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1212 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 · Phone: (215) 468-8800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Jna Institute of Culinary Arts has a 60.0% completion rate, below the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,209 and median earnings of $32,286 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Jna Institute of Culinary Arts; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 93.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 7 | $22,842 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | $28,097 | not reported | $11,212 |
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
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is a private for-profit trade school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus is best known for its culinary and pastry programs, which make up its main program family and account for most of its recent completers.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 60.0%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,209, and the median earnings 10 years after entry is $32,286. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A high share of students, 93.5%, receive Pell Grants, which points to a lower-income student population relative to many other schools.
This school may suit those looking for focused, hands-on training in culinary and pastry arts rather than a broad academic degree, given its small enrollment (15 undergraduates) and program concentration. Anyone considering enrollment, especially adult career-changers, should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the school's accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program length and schedule details are not included in this data set.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts offers culinary and pastry programs, listed under the culinary-schools program family, with 9 recent completers in culinary & pastry schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 93.5% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,209, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,286, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (215) 468-8800 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
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, financial aid terms, and accountability standards compared to 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 directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?419341.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a small, focused culinary and pastry program with 15 total undergraduates, which may suit those seeking concentrated hands-on training, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on any required credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Jna Institute of Culinary Arts at (215) 468-8800 or through its website, https://www.culinaryarts.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 for comparisons.
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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.