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Culinary Schools in the United States

With culinary schools in all 50 states and additional culinary education available online, you don't need to relocate unless you want to. Each state has its own special mixture of culture, cuisine, and locally grown agriculture that inspires the chefs and students who work and live there. If you're passionate about Maine lobster dishes, California cuisine, or any dish or state in between, you'll find a culinary school that is where you are or where you'd like to be.

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Study in Paradise: Enroll in a Hawaiian Culinary Arts School

Hawaii, one of the U.S.'s top tourist destinations, has a distinct style of cuisine--a mixture of native ingredients and multi-ethnic flair. The cultural melting pot that makes up Hawaii's population--American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and more--has led to a fascinating fusion of flavors (including, famously, the use of SPAM in many recipes).

If working with a unique cuisine style in a tropical paradise appeals to you, then enrolling in a culinary arts school in Hawaii may be a good choice.

Hawaii: Culinary Arts Opportunities

Hawaii's tropical climate and sandy beaches attract hordes of visitors from around the globe each year. As a result, Hawaii's tourism industry supports a growing restaurant and hospitality industry. Your chef training from a culinary arts school can position you for success at one of the many restaurants and hotels throughout Hawaii. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS,) the hourly mean wage for a chef or head cook in Hawaii was $23.47, and the annual mean wage was $48,830.

For those interested in the business end of the culinary industry, you can get career training in organizational techniques, business management, and more. By doing so, you can prepare for a restaurant or hotel management position. In 2007, the BLS reported that restaurant managers earned a mean annual salary of $48,210.

Of course, these wages are offset somewhat by the state's high cost of living. Paradise, after all, doesn't come cheaply. Honolulu ranks among the top five most expensive cities in the U.S. But, would you trade the beaches, waves, and a creative cuisine environment for more money somewhere else?