Program Information
If your favorite channel is the Food Network and your creativity comes alive in the kitchen, consider a career in the rapidly growing food service industry. At NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, where students “learn by doing,” you’ll receive training that will give you the competitive advantage in this field.
The Culinary Arts Program prepares you for entry-level chef and kitchen management positions. Consideration is given to the science and techniques associated with the selection, preparation and serving of foods to large and small groups.
The Great Lakes Culinary Institute’s facility is located on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. It is comprised of five culinary labs including a bakery, introductory and food skills kitchen, an advanced cooking kitchen, a garde manger kitchen, and Lobdell’s, a 90-seat teaching restaurant. Upon graduation you will have gained a well-rounded classic culinary foundation and an understanding of vital skills modern chefs use on a daily basis both in the kitchen and community.
Transfer Information: Articulation Agreements
- Careerline Tech Center
- Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
- Ferris State University
- Gaylord High School
- Ionia County Career Center
- Kent Career Technical Center
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- Northwest Education Services Career Tech
- South & West Washtenaw Consortium
Course Descriptions
Course Sequence Guides
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Culinary Arts
- Baking & Pastry Arts Level II Certificate
- Culinary Arts Level I Certificate
- Culinary Arts Level III Certificate
- Culinary Maritime Certificate
Program Requirements
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Culinary Arts
- Baking & Pastry Arts Level II Certificate
- Culinary Arts Level I Certificate
- Culinary Arts Level III Certificate
- Culinary Maritime Certificate
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Tuition and Fees
|
Residency Status |
Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
|
In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$174.00 per contact hour |
|
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$344.00 per contact hour |
|
Out-of-state Tuition |
$458.00 per contact hour |
|
International Tuition |
$519.00 per contact hour |
|
General Fee for all residencies for Culinary courses (CUL) |
$24.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$8,564 |
$15,704 |
$20,492 |
$23,054 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$650 |
$650 |
$650 |
$650 |
|
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
|
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
|
$21,434 |
$29,574 |
$35,362 |
$37,924 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
