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Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute
Miami, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 2135 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145 · Phone: (305) 858-0561 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, FL offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute has a 64.2% completion rate, below Florida's 70.5% average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute is $18,766, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 41.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, 300–899 hours | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Miami, Florida. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school's main program family is culinary and pastry training, with its culinary & pastry program accounting for 66 completers and representing the bulk of its 4 programs offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 64.2%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,766, and 41.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 108 in a large city setting, is oriented toward students pursuing focused culinary and pastry training rather than broad academic study. Because program lengths are not detailed in the data, prospective students - including career changers - should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and confirm accreditor standing directly with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute offers 4 programs within the culinary schools family, with culinary & pastry training being the largest, having 66 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 the federal Title IV program, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.2%, which is below Florida's state average of 70.5% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (305) 858-0561 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard link for future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $18,766.
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 levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (305) 858-0561 or visit https://www.mmci.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495183.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers are not reported for this campus; contact the school to discuss format and flexibility.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute by phone at (305) 858-0561 or visit their website at https://www.mmci.edu/ to learn about the application process.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby culinary schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across institutions.
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.