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The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, Inc. dba The International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute
Chesterland, Ohio · Accredited career school · part of -
Address: 8700 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 · Phone: see website
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking is a trade school in Chesterland, Ohio, offering culinary arts programs and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate, median debt, and median earnings.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, 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 | $38,370 | $53,990 | $74,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute, doing business as The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, Inc., is a trade school located in Chesterland, Ohio. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status of Accredited. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used at this campus, since it does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs. The school's primary program family is culinary arts, and it is best known locally for training students in the culinary-schools program area.
Specific outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in the federal data set. 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 does not participate in Title IV aid.
Because this school does not use federal aid, prospective students—including career changers interested in culinary work—should contact the school directly to learn about program length, schedule, and cost. To verify accreditation status independently, check with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Since this campus does not report data to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, that resource will not show detailed outcome figures for this specific school; the school itself is the best source for current, accurate details before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers programs in the culinary-schools program family, training students in culinary arts skills.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status of 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 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 is 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?
The school's control type is not reported in the data provided; contact the school to learn its institutional structure, which can affect financial aid eligibility and governance.
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 learn about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Since this school does not participate in Title IV aid, detailed outcomes may not appear on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in the data provided, so fit for career changers cannot be assessed from this data alone; contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the data provided; check the school's accreditor listing or search for the school directly to find current contact details.
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.