Whether you are interested in just taking a few college courses, or obtaining a PhD, Iowa has many colleges that may be right for you. Chef schools in Iowa can help students gain the education and information needed to successfully launch a career as a chef. There are 5 chef colleges in Iowa from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 114 students completed chef programs in Iowa.
| City | School | Programs Offered |
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| Chef Schools in Ankeny |
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA, 50023 |
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| Chef Schools in Cedar Rapids |
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406 |
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| Chef Schools in Davenport |
Eastern Iowa Community College District
306 W River Dr
Davenport, IA, 52801 |
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| Chef Schools in Fort Dodge |
Iowa Central Community College
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 |
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| Chef Schools in Ottumwa |
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview
Ottumwa, IA, 52501 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Ankeny | $18,355.00 | $19,785.00 | $27,765.00 | $39,630.00 | $53,585.00 | $32,170.00 |
| Cedar Rapids | $26,810.00 | $29,685.00 | $37,310.00 | $43,520.00 | $52,945.00 | $37,805.00 |
| Davenport | $18,455.00 | $22,485.00 | $36,600.00 | $47,830.00 | $53,350.00 | $36,515.00 |
| Fort Dodge | $16,710.00 | $20,270.00 | $23,840.00 | $28,910.00 | $36,930.00 | $26,110.00 |
| Ottumwa | $22,205.00 | $26,255.00 | $31,635.00 | $41,480.00 | $49,070.00 | $33,990.00 |
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