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New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI)
New Orleans, Louisiana · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 725 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Phone: (504) 891-4060
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
NOCHI is a trade school in New Orleans, Louisiana offering culinary programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, as NOCHI does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs tracked by the College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. NOCHI does not participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $32,320 | $45,570 | $59,020 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 |
|---|
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
New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) is a school in New Orleans, Louisiana, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants does not apply here, since the school does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs. NOCHI's primary program family is culinary training, preparing students for work in food service and hospitality.
Federal Scorecard data on this campus is limited. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is expected given the school's non-participation in Title IV programs.
Because detailed program lengths and formats are not listed here, it is not possible to say from this data alone whether NOCHI's offerings suit short-term career changers or longer culinary training tracks. Prospective students should contact the school directly at (504) 891-4060 to ask about program length, format, and cost, and can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education. Since NOCHI is not a Title IV school, it will not appear in the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard database, so outcome verification should be done directly with the institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
NOCHI offers programs in the culinary-schools program family. Specific program names and lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (504) 891-4060 for details.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, NOCHI is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, NOCHI does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in 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 (504) 891-4060 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the data provided for this campus. This detail can affect tuition and eligibility for aid programs, so it is worth confirming directly with the school.
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 ask about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education. Because NOCHI does not participate in Title IV aid, it will not have detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and format are not reported. Contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics related to culinary careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach NOCHI by phone at (504) 891-4060 to ask about admissions and application steps.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other culinary schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should research other local programs independently.
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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.