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Baking and Pastry Arts
Program Overview
Let Your Creativity Shine
There’s nothing quite like the inviting tastes and aromas of baked goods and pastries straight out of the oven. Imagine making it your career to provide these pleasures to appreciative customers the world over! CIA’s baking and pastry arts programs are just the ticket. You’ll learn the ingredients, techniques, and tricks of the trade as you work hands-on in bakeshops and a bakery café right on campus. You’ll serve customers, and see firsthand how much joy your creations bring them. And you’ll discover what it takes to succeed in a profession that you love. There’s no other baking and pastry program like it in all of culinary education.
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Locations Worldwide
CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
2K+
Internships Around the World
Learn alongside expert mentors who will help prepare you for a future in food and hospitality.
90%
Percentage of Students Receiving Scholarships and Financial Aid
We’ll help you navigate the financial aid process so that you can invest in your future.
50K+
CIA Alumni Around the World
Our strong alumni network provides unparalleled support and meaningful industry connections.
Choose the Baking and Pastry Arts Degree That’s Right for You
Associate in Baking and Pastry Arts
Enjoy world-class facilities and expert faculty as you prepare for your dream career in this baking and pastry program. Classes, hands-on experience, and a real-world internship will all prepare you for this sweet career.
Bachelor’s Degree Completion in Baking and Pastry Arts
It’s never too late to reach for that creative career you’ve always wanted. Use your past credits and get a head start in this amazing baking and pastry arts program. With your CIA bachelor’s degree, you’ll be on your way!
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Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
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Careers
Get Down to Business in the Food World
With so many possibilities, our Career Services staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the CIA network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.
admissions
Food is your future—and there’s no better place to start than here.
Are you ready to explore the #OnlyAtCIA experience? Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so that you can ask questions, learn more about our degrees, and chat with admissions counselors. Not sure which program is right for you? No problem. We’d be happy to discuss CIA’s offerings so we can help you transform your life’s passion into a purposeful career.