Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale
Tel:
(480)425-3000
- At Scottsdale Culinary Institute, we believe that an excellent culinary education begins with the mastery of both classical techniques and modern technologies. Our comprehensive curriculum gives you more than a textbook to be studied. Our mission is to provide industry leading, culinary and hospitality education with curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning.
School Highlights
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale serves 1,567 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale is one of 26 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale is Scottsdale Community College (1.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 34 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,567 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,567 students | 1,336 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 4% |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 27% |
| % Black | 7% | 6% |
| % White | 27% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 52% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,600 | $31,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Scottsdale Culinary Institute is a prestigious culinary school in the Southwest. Located in the scenic world-acclaimed resort destination of Scottsdale, Arizona, you can enjoy over 300 days of sunny weather and outdoor attractions. With the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu programs and vibrant restaurant scene of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the decision to come to Scottsdale Culinary Institute can be life changing. We offer a complete culinary education that emphasizes both classic techniques and modern application. Scottsdale Culinary Institute provides dynamic culinary arts program areas to meet the needs of the industry and we recognize that the student is the heart of our school. The college offers Bachelor Degrees in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management and Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management. Associate of Occupational Studies degree is offered in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. Certificate program are offered in in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. Scottsdale Culinary Institute has two campuses in the Scottsdale area. Our Camelback Campus is housed in a former country club and named for Camelback Mountain. This beautiful location is part of the high-end resort destinations of the Phoenix Metropolitan area and looks out on a golf course, lakefront, and of course, the Camelback Mountain. Our Camelback Campus contains the Education Department, the Library and Resource Center, L'Ecole student-run restaurant and several kitchens and classrooms.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale is Scottsdale Community College (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 9,863 students | 1.60 Mi9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
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Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)994-9244 6.10986 - The Refrigeration SchoolPublic657 students | 6.10 Mi4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 676-5843 6.10657 - 5,950 students | 6.40 Mi108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602)392-5000 6.405,950 - Brookline College-TempePrivate, for profit418 students | 6.70 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
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