I want to become a pastry chef and open my own bakery cafe when I’m older. I’m thinking of going to the French Culinary Institute of New York City or The International Culinary School of the Art Institute in Nashville, Atlanta, or Phoenix after high school. I am supporting myself after high school and so I’m paying for my education myself. About how much does culinary school cost?
It will partially depend on what city and school you choose. Different schools offer different program options, such as full-time, part-time, or accelerated. What the tuition cost will be will partially depend on which program you choose to enroll in. The best way to find out is to contact each of these schools individually for their program options and tuition fees.
Since you will be supporting yourself, you’ll also need to take into account any books, supplies, etc. you’ll be required to purchase, as well as living expenses. If you’re going to school full-time, you’ll need enough money to cover your living expenses since you won’t be able to work. A site like this: http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ can help you figure out how much it will cost to live in the cities you mentioned above, and if they are within your price range.