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Only at the CIA will you get the immersive learning and industry connections that will prepare you to lead in the kitchen, the boardroom, or anywhere else you want to go in food. At our heart, we develop and nurture a chef’s mindset in every CIA student and graduate—fulfilled, influential professionals who understand the importance of taste in leading sustainable change in the food world. Get started now > TEST TEST TEST -- Invest in Your Future CIA’s 10-year return on investment is significantly higher than the average for all colleges in the country. Learn More Cultivate Your Experience Take a résumé-building internship, where expert mentors will help prepare you for your future in food and hospitality. Learn More We're Here to Help Put your focus on your CIA education, thanks to generous scholarships and aid that help make college more affordable. Learn More Visit Us Virtually We wish you were here—but until you are, check out our virtual tours and online events! Learn More -- MAJORS AND DEGREES So many career paths in food! Not sure what yours is yet? No worries. College is all about exploring, and we’ll help you discover what’s right for you. Core In-Kitchen Instruction Culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. They’re at the foundation of all you’ll do here. Associate Degree Programs > Next-Level Learning Go deeper in the food world, with culinary science, applied food studies, hospitality management, or food business. Bachelor’s Degree Programs > Graduate Education Earn your master’s degree online. Advance your learning—and your career—with our food business or wine and beverage management programs. Master’s Degree Programs > Introducing Hospitality Management The newest degree to propel you to new heights in the exciting world of Hospitality—we’re not just talking restaurants, but hotels and resorts, theme parks, bars and nightclubs, cruise lines. We’re talking travel and entertainment. No matter what path you take in the ever-growing Hospitality world, food and beverage is at the core. And no college knows the business of F&B like the CIA. Discover our Hospitality Management Degree > Check out our programs -- STUDENT LIFE Be part of a vibrant campus and close-knit community, where everyone speaks your language—food. And your dorm has a full-sized kitchen! Full Campus Experience Student clubs and activities, athletics and fitness, entertainment and fun...you’ll find it all at the New York campus. New York Student Life > Unique, Inspiring Setting At our California campus, you’ll have fun exploring Napa Valley’s bountiful farms, vineyards, culture, and outdoor activities. California Student Life > Spirited City Life Enjoy the energy and action of our Texas campus, set among the shops, restaurants, and attractions of San Antonio. Texas Student Life > More about student life Admissions Events Jun 03 CIA Open House: New York Campus with a LIVE Campus Tour Jun 07 CIA Express Info Session: California Campus Jun 08 CIA Open House: Texas Campus Jun 08 Chat about the CIA Post-Baccalaureate Programs More Events CIA ALUMNI A CIA degree spells success—our 50,000+ alumni are proof of that! They’re not only accomplished chefs; they’re influential leaders in the food world. James Bickmore-Hutt Culinary R&D Manager/Corporate Chef DOLE Read bio > Tasha Mabin Catering Director The Compass Group USA Read bio > Camille Cogswell Pastry Chef ZAHAV RESTAURANT Read bio > Ramona Nahapetian Office & Restaurant Accounts Manager MASIENDA Read bio > Roy Choi Food Truck Pioneer KOGI Read bio > Adam Crocini Global Head & VP of Luxury and Lifestyle Food and Beverage HILTON Read bio > Read more alumni bios “The first time I visited, I knew I had finally found a school that teaches the traditions of the world’s cuisines...It’s the best culinary school in the world.” —Paul Bocuse, world-renowned chef and restaurateur -- INDUSTRY-LEADING FACULTY CIA faculty members have unmatched credentials. Learn directly from the people who wrote the book on food! Leaders in Their Fields Get valuable hands-on instruction from acclaimed master chefs, successful restaurateurs, wine experts, forward-thinking nutritionists, and many other food authorities. A Wide Range of Expertise Gain well-rounded, food-focused knowledge from accomplished historians, anthropologists, marketing and management experts, authors, and more. Meet our faculty INDUSTRY IMPACT We’re shaping the future of the food industry and driving change for a better world. You will too! Some of the most important conversations in the food world happen at the Menus of Change® Annual Leadership Summit, a joint initiative of the CIA and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition. This year, the summit will be offered as a virtual series, over the course of six Wednesdays, beginning July 22, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT (1–3:30 p.m. ET). Catch the livestream on our Facebook page (@CIAChef). View summit details > Cultivating Change The CIA and top universities and scientists together, nurturing a healthier, more sustainable, and delicious future. Learn about our partnerships > Developing the Big Ideas Our thought leadership conferences guide the food industry toward the next wave of global change. Check out our conferences > Transforming Ideas into Reality Our experts help foodservice operators translate science into innovative, practical strategies that drive their businesses. Visit CIA Consulting > BLOG Meet our students, read about what they're working on in class, and follow their travel adventures. Our Blog has it all! Alumni in the News: April 2021 Alumni in the News: March 2021 Alumni in the News: February 2021 Alumni in the News: January 2021 Check out the blog -- RESTAURANTS AND FOODIE EXPERIENCES The CIA is a food lover’s paradise—a hub for tasting, learning, experiencing, and celebrating life. Restaurants Dine at our family of 10 student-staffed restaurants and meet the food leaders of the future. Learn more > The CIA at Copia The ultimate CIA foodie adventure—dining, classes, demos, entertainment, and food innovation in downtown Napa, CA. Learn more > Public Classes Hands-on and multi-day classes, where you can release your inner chef. Learn more > Weddings & Events Your event will be both inventive and unique when you tap into our 75 years of food and hospitality experience. Learn more > -- CIA NEWS Exciting things are happening at CIA campuses and beyond thanks to our dedicated faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Check out these CIA headlines a...