Best Culinary Schools

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Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Coos Bay, with a satellite location in Brookings. Founded in 1961, SOCC was Oregon’s first community college, and it now serves a student population of over 14,000...

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i have a friend going there and she says she loves it!

” – Desiree from Billings, MT
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Spokane Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Washington, with facilities throughout Spokane, Republic, Newport, Ione, Colville, and Inchelium. SCC offers over 100 areas of study in a variety of fields including Healthcare...

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A majority of the professors are great and really enjoy what they do, but there's always those that seem like they love making your life hell.

” – Jennifer from Spokane, WA
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Established as a school of business, Sullivan University is a for-profit college with campuses in Louisville and Lexington. With a focus on career training programs, Sullivan is home to eight colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in 18 fields of study...

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Adirondack Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Queensbury, New York. Students attending SUNY Adirondack have access to the college’s recently-renovated library, which is home to hundreds of thousands of resources...

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This college is has a great variety of classes, clubs, and activities. Yes, it is small, but you get a lot out of it. The professors are very professional and the campus is small enough to an extent where you could find your classes very easy. I...

” – Anonymous Student
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SUNY Broome Community College is a 2-year public institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. The college offers associate degrees and 1-2 year certifications in a variety of fields. Favored fields of study include liberal arts and...

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I am learning so much here at Broome. It is alot different from highschool in the sense that I am focusing my academic skills on things that I desire to know more about, which is something I enjoy and something Broome is accomodating wonderfully. I...

” – Amanda from Owego, NY
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SUNY Westchester Community College is a 2-year public community college in upstate New York. WCC offers over 60 associate degree programs as well as the biggest Continuing Education Department in the entire SUNY system. In order to make accessing the...

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All there is to be learnt and more. The program is interesting so far. Very high expectations and faculty who go out of their way to lend a hand.

” – Dona from E-Elmhurst, NY
Tarrant County College District

Tarrant County College District is a public, 2-year community college operating five campuses around the Tarrant County district as well as a virtual campus called TCC connect. All have open admission policies. The college confers associate degrees...

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Although Tarrant County College is just a community college it offers classes that have a more rigorous course load like that of one in a major university. I am glad I came to this school before transferring out to a larger university because I feel...

” – Devin from Keller, TX
Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Virginia. The college maintains four campuses and a number of centers throughout the region in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk. Academics...

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If you check out your teachers on ratemyprof, I find you can get the best education for your dollar. The teachers I picked based on good reviews are excellent, and motivate me to learn.

” – D from Virginia Beach, VA
Tompkins Cortland Community College

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Dryden, New York. Among the 40 degree programs within its catalog, Tompkins Cortland offers several unique options, such as the Digital Cinema program and the Wine...

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The professors I have had for all of my classes have been very well educated in the field of study and class they have taught. Many have brought life experiences into the room which makes me, as a student, feel more comfortable and able to...

” – Charnie from Cortland, NY
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Trident Technical College is a public, 2-year institution located in North Charleston, South Carolina, with satellite facilities in Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, Summerville, and Hollywood. The college offers over 150 transfer and technical degree...

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I have been at Trident since August of 2010 and so far I have nothing bad to say about the teacher and academic advisers who I have had or come into contact with. I have a full 15-hr schedule this semester and although my classes are all quite...

” – Katherine from Charleston, SC
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Triton College is a public, 2-year institution established on an urban, 110-acre campus in River Grove, Illinois. Triton offers over 100 associate’s degree and certificate programs, with flexible learning options available including online courses...

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One of the best junior colleges around. Triton has a variety of classes to choose from. Located in a very convenient location, lots of transportation near by.

” – Frank from Chicago, IL
Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and four extension sites in Reno. TMCC is home to academic divisions in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business & Social Sciences, and Technical Sciences. In addition to its...

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I had dreams of going to a giant college. In my senior year I destroyed my chances by failing math. I was devastated. TMCC was really my only option. My first day I walked in with the attitude of pessimism and negativism. I was so so surprised by the...

” – Jacob from Sparks, NV
Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College is a 2-year institution that offers technical certifications, associate degrees, and non-credit courses. The school operates multiple campuses around Wake County, North Carolina, making it the largest community...

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wake technical community is the best community college in north carolina in my opinion.
the programs are great and they are designed to give every student the start they needed in the career field they are pursuing.
i would recommend any one to...

” – Oneal from Raleigh, NC
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Walla Walla Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in southeast Washington state. Among its 65 degrees and 52 certificate offerings are several unique academic programs including John Deere Technology and Farrier Science—the...

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At Walla Walla Community College you will acquire a wide range of knowledge. Not only are the classes interesting and in depth, but the instructors are always willing to help students one on one. There are also free study groups and tutors!

” – Kiandra from Palouse, WA
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Washtenaw Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a wooded, 291-acre campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite facilities located in Brighton and Hartland. WCC offers over 100 academic programs through a catalog of...

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I’ve been taking art classes to build up my portfolio for when I transfer and the art teachers here are phenomenal. Many of them are also employed at more expensive, “brand name” colleges like Eastern or U of M, so it’s like getting the same teaching...

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Western Iowa Tech Community College is a 2-year institution in Sioux City. WITCC offers degrees and certificates in over 70 academic fields of study and the college’s Culinary Arts program includes a demonstration kitchen for students to practice...

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western iowa tech community college is really a great school, specially to start out at. the people here are quite friendly and truly try and help you succeed. also, the class sizes here are perfect for you to get attention and one-on-one time with...

” – Kory from Hartley, IA
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Westmoreland County Community College is a 2-year community college with an open admissions policy. It is based in Youngwood Pennsylvania and is home to several facilities dedicated to hands-on learning including a greenhouse, live burn building, and...

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i like that this college is inexpensive. the classes offered are of high quality for the most part. there are a lot of different opportunities here.

” – Becky
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With a main campus along the banks of the Androscoggin River, White Mountains Community College is a 2-year institution in New Hampshire’s north country. WMCC offers 22 associate degree fields of study and 27 certificate-granting programs. To provide...

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I have had a 4.0 in all of my classes and I could not have done it without the knowledge and understanding of the incredible instructors in this institution.

” – Cheryl from Clarksville, NH
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Yuba College is a 2-year institution and the main campus of northern California’s Yuba Community College District. The Yuba campus offers degrees and certificates in nine academic departments as well as community education courses in subjects such as...

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Allegany College of Maryland is a public, 2-year institution established in Cumberland, with satellite locations in Somerset and Everett, Pennsylvania. ACM offers over 80 associate degree, certificate, and letter of recognition programs in a variety...

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Classes are small and easy to focus. The teachers work hard to help you understand and are there to help you when you need assistance.

” – Ashley from Burtonsville, MD