Welcome to the No. 1 Ranked Culinary School in America*

Earn an Associate Degree in as little as 14 Months. Courses Offered On Campus and Online.

You can earn an associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts or Pastry & Baking Arts, and launch a career in the food industry. ICE's accelerated degree programs can be taken in-person at our Los Angeles campus or online.

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Discover ICE's Unique Degree Programs with Hands-On Industry Training

In-Person Degree Programs:

Culinary Arts & Management Associate Degree
Plant-Based Culinary Arts & Management Associate Degree
Pastry & Baking Arts & Management Associate Degree

Online Degree Programs:

Culinary Arts & Food Operations Associate Degree
Baking and Pastry Arts & Food Operations Associate Degree
Plant-Based Culinary Arts & Food Operations Associate Degree

Pursue your culinary ambitions with an education that combines hands-on cooking and management classes with general education courses you can take on your own schedule. You'll get comprehensive training in foundational culinary skills and techniques, and exposure to the business knowledge that secures a solid foundation for future professional endeavors. Plus, you’ll begin to build your resume with real-world experience through an off-site externship in kitchens within the industry.

Six Reasons You Should Pursue Your Degree at ICE:

ICE has launched over 19,000 culinary careers. Yours should be next!
ICE is ranked the "No.1 Culinary School in America"*
Our Chef-Instructors come from noteworthy restaurants and food businesses across the state and country.
Our degree programs include management training for aspiring restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.
Each program includes a hands-on industry externship to provide industry experience and networking opportunities.
Our Career Services team is at your service to help with job placement and career advancement.
Financial Aid, scholarships and Veterans education benefits are available for those who qualify.

Our Los Angeles Campus Thrives on Innovation:

The 38,000-square-foot campus is designed for creativity and community with professionally equipped kitchens and a culinary technology lab outfitted with a tandoor, hearth oven, vertical rotisserie and modernist equipment.
Learning Resource Center is available for research and studying on campus.
Prominent local chefs and culinary experts visit for lectures, panels and demonstrations.

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Our Online Degree Programs Thrive on Flexibility

Renowned in the culinary world for providing restaurant and hospitality industries with top talent, ICE now offers online associate degree programs to provide high-quality, professional culinary training opportunities for students in a growing number of states. The programs offer flexible, life-friendly virtual class schedules requiring only 15 to 18 hours of study ands hands-on training per week.

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