What is the best school for culinary arts in the USA

What is the best school for culinary arts in the USA?
I want to earn a bachelors degree in the culinary arts, and I'm looking for honest reviews and suggestions of schools. If you have attended a prestigious culinary school please tell me about your experience. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible about school before I make a decision.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - 2010-03-31 15:49:24

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Texas Culinary Academy Culinary Institute of America French Culinary Institute Jna Institute of Culinary Arts Scottsdale Culinary Institute Grand Rapids Community College New England Culinary Institute Orlando Culinary Academy The Art Institute of Dallas Johnson & Wales University

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For a bachelor's in culinary arts, Johnson and Wales is supposed to be a reputable program. I don't personally know anything about the school or program though. Please do forgo those private overpriced for-profit tech schools such as 'art institute' and such. For a certificate program or associate degree, please consider the more affordable county vo-tech school or community college as long as the program is accredited within the industry. This consumer website has many posts about the 'art institute' and other private for-profit schools: http://www.ripoffreport.com and can search. This consumer site may have reviews about schools of interest: http://www.studentsreview.com and can search and then click 'comments' if there are any. For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ General career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'chefs, cooks and food preparation workers' or such.
2010-03-31 15:57:44