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GRADUATE EDUCATION
TUITION AND FEES

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Smiling Culinary Institute of America student with arms raised after graduation ceremony.
Smiling Culinary Institute of America students at graduation ceremony.

 

Your Time is Now!

There’s never been a more exciting time to enhance your career in food, beverage, and hospitality. A CIA Food Business School education will give you the skills, knowledge, and global industry connections to take you anywhere you want to go in the world of food!

Funding Your Master’s Degree Education

The CIA is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. You’ll find that our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. Talk with us! Contact Student Financial and Registration Services at SFRS@culinary.edu or 845-451-1500.

The CIA participates in the Federal Graduate Direct Loan Program. Eligibility to borrow through the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program will be determined once you have been accepted into the master’s program and have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also apply for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan to help with any remaining expenses.

Let’s Get You Here

Every one of our CIA students has traveled a different road here, and we’re confident that with the resources and personal support we can provide, you’ll get here too. Our skilled advisors are ready to partner with you, every step of the way, to help you meet your education expenses.

 

2022–2023 Tuition and Fees—Online Master’s in Food Business Program

The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2022.

First Semester and First Residency (7 credits)
Tuition $10,570
Application Fee $75
Total $10,645
Second Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Second Residency (1 credit)
Tuition $1,510
Total $1,510
Third Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Fourth Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Capstone Semester and Third Residency (4 credits)
Tuition $6,040
Graduation Fee $300
Total $6,340

2022–2023 Tuition and Fees—Online Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems Program

The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2022.

First Semester and First Residency (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Application Fee $75
Total $9,135
Second Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Second Residency (1 credit)
Tuition $1,510
Total $1,510
Third Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Fourth Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Total $9,060
Final Semester (5 credits)
Tuition $7,550
Graduation Fee $300
Total $7,850

2022–2023 Tuition and Fees—Online Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management Program

The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2022.

First Semester and First Residency (8 credits)
Tuition $12,080
Application Fee $75
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Total $12,655
Second Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Total $9,560
Second Residency (1 credit)
Tuition $1,510
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Total $2,010
Third Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Total $9,560
Fourth Semester (6 credits)
Tuition $9,060
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Total $9,560
Capstone Semester and Third Residency (3 credits)
Tuition $4,530
Wine and Beverage Fee $500
Graduation Fee $300
Total $5,330

Notes for all three master's degrees:

Books and Materials:
Although a large portion of the materials for this program are provided in free downloadable formats, there are texts, books, articles, and case studies, that are also required to be purchased for courses. In addition, each student may be required purchase a student membership to Harvard Business Publishing for Education, for access to course materials at a discounted rate.

Estimated costs for the above described materials are between $200 and $250 per semester for the first year, and between $500 and $550 per semester for the second year.

Residencies:
Students are responsible for costs for travel, accommodations, and some meals for each residency. Costs associated with facilities, staffing, faculty, guest speakers, activities and/or conferences, and selected meals, are included in the residency tuition.