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The French Pastry School
Chicago, Illinois · career school · part of - · Training programs available:
Address: 226 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606 · Phone: 3127262419, ext. 203
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
The French Pastry School is a private career school in Chicago, Illinois offering culinary programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings figures.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,330 | $58,830 | $73,620 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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
The French Pastry School is a private culinary training campus located in Chicago, Illinois. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited. According to the listing data, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students cannot use FAFSA or Pell Grants to help pay for tuition here. The campus's primary program family is culinary schools, and it is best known for training students in pastry and culinary arts, though a specific list of top programs was not reported for this campus in federal data.
Federal outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited. The completion rate compared to the state average is listed as 'not reported,' and figures for median graduate debt, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and share of students receiving Pell Grants are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should not assume any placement or earnings outcomes that are not explicitly documented.
Because detailed program length and cost information were not included in the data provided, it is not possible to determine from federal data alone whether this school's programs are short-term certificates or longer associate-level tracks, or how well suited they are to adult career changers. Anyone considering enrollment should contact the school directly at 312-726-2419, ext. 203, to confirm program length, cost, and schedule, and should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Checking the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard is also recommended, though this campus's data may be limited there given its non-participation in Title IV programs.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The French Pastry School offers programs in the culinary schools program family, focused on pastry and culinary arts. Specific top programs were not reported for this campus in federal data.
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?
No, this school 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 listed as '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 ten 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 312-726-2419, ext. 203 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) was not specified in the available data. This distinction can affect tuition costs and eligibility for certain financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation directly with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in the available data. Contact the school to learn about any certifications tied to its culinary programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact The French Pastry School by phone at 312-726-2419, ext. 203 to inquire about applying or enrolling.
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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.