"The CIA is the center of the universe for culinary arts education in the United States." So says 1995 CIA graduate Dan Coudreaut, who, as director of culinary innovation for McDonalds USA, has been called the world's most influential chef. Thousands more foodservice professionals have found success doing what they love, thanks to the amazing education they received in the CIA's bachelor's and associate degree programs.

CIA graduates are in the kitchen as sous chefs, pastry chefs, and executive chefs; outside the kitchen as restaurateurs and business owners, food and beverage managers, and restaurant and hotel chain executives; and throughout the food world as media personalities, food writers, research chefs, and culinary educators. These doors can be open for you, too. Start writing your own success story by enrolling at the center of culinary learning—the CIA!

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