Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh (Closed 2012)
Tel:
(412)566-2433
- Over the past two decades, PCI has established itself as the cooking school chosen by focused individuals preparing for careers in the culinary arts. Our Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie & Baking, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management programs continually adapt to the industry’s need for quality education and excellence.
School Highlights
- Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh serves 48 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh is one of 15 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh is Vet Tech Institute (0.1 miles away).
School Overview
| Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Enrollment | 48 students | 618 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 48 students | 372 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2012) | 68% | 56% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,600 | $34,300 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Le Cordon Bleu's internationally renowned culinary programs have become synonymous with expertise, innovation, tradition and refinement—qualities that are painstakingly nourished by the school. Graduates of our programs receive both a specialized associate degree and a Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu in their specialized area. Pennsylvania Culinary Institute was founded in 1986 as a Branch Campus of The Sawyer School. PCI was well-known in the Pittsburgh area and beyond for providing a quality hands-on education and attracted students from across the United States. Due to its viability and success, PCI was acquired by Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Inc. (PICA) in 1990 and subsequently earned independent Main Campus accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (formerly the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools). PCI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Culinary Arts and Pâtisserie & Baking programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh is Vet Tech Institute (0.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vet Tech InstitutePrivate, for profit372 students | 0.10 Mi125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)391-7021 0.10372 - Pittsburgh Career InstitutePrivate, for profit114 students | 0.20 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)281-2600 0.20114 - Everest Institute-PittsburghPrivate, for profit526 students | 0.30 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)261-4520 0.30526 - Bradford School (Pittsburgh)Private, for profit413 students | 0.70 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)391-6710 0.70413 - 17,153 students | 1.20 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)323-2323 1.2017,153
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