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Professional Culinary Academy
Buffalo, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 875 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 · Phone: (716) 831-7801 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2024 · Other · Council on Occupational Education.
Professional Culinary Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Buffalo, NY offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the statewide average completion rate for similar programs is 64.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Professional Culinary Academy; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 26 | 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
Professional Culinary Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Buffalo, New York. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school awards credentials primarily in one program family: culinary and pastry schools, with 26 completers reported in that program.
Federal data shows 26 trade completers in culinary and pastry programs at this campus. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%, but this campus's own completion rate, median graduate debt, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and Pell Grant recipient share are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should not assume any of these figures without confirming them directly with the school or through the College Scorecard.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused culinary or pastry program, though program length and schedule are not stated in the data provided and should be confirmed directly with the school. Adult learners or career changers considering this path should verify program length, schedule, and format before enrolling. To confirm accreditation status and any available outcomes data, contact Professional Culinary Academy directly at (716) 831-7801, visit their website, or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Professional Culinary Academy offers programs in culinary and pastry arts, with 26 completers reported in federal data for this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward tuition.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate for similar programs in New York is 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (716) 831-7801 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.
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 directly for current tuition rates.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Professional Culinary Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid packaging, and ownership structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its culinary and pastry programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495138.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length, schedule, and format are not stated in the available data, so career changers should confirm these details directly with the school before enrolling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, if any, follow completion of its culinary program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Professional Culinary Academy at (716) 831-7801 or visit their website at https://professionalculinaryacademy.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby culinary programs is not included in the available federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the Buffalo area.
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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.