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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Austin, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 6020-B Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752 · Phone: (512) 451-5743 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, TX offering culinary and pastry arts programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin has a 70.4% completion rate, above the Texas average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $16,000 and median earnings of $36,330 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is $25,014, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants is accepted, and 45.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,380 | $56,080 | $71,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 146 | $27,275 | not reported | $16,880 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 51 | $27,275 | not reported | $16,880 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $22,443 | $23,893 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $22,443 | $23,893 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a private for-profit trade school located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's primary program area is culinary and pastry arts, which accounts for 243 of its recent completers.
According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a completion rate of 70.4%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,330. The annual cost of attendance is $25,014, and 45.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled here.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in culinary and pastry arts rather than a broad academic degree, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this path should independently verify program length, schedule, and licensing requirements by contacting the school directly. Prospective students can also confirm accreditation status and review the full outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers culinary and pastry arts programs, with 243 recent completers in that program family. It has 4 total programs listed under this family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 70.4%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, according to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,330, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $25,014.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (512) 451-5743 or visit escoffier.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcomes data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444556.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused culinary and pastry program with a completion rate above the state average, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about industry certifications relevant to culinary careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (512) 451-5743 or visit their website at https://www.escoffier.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby culinary schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444556 to compare schools directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.