American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc., Accrediting Commission - (ACFEF-AC)

The ACFEF Accrediting Commission extends its services both within the United States and to international programs which award Post-Secondary certificates, diplomas, Associate degrees in the culinary arts or baking and pastry arts and Bachelor degrees in foodservice management at accredited institutions. Where accreditation in a country is not otherwise available, the institution must have the approval of the government agency responsible for oversight of the institution. (2015)

Recognized by

  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Dana Rothschild
Program Manager of Accreditation and Apprenticeship

6816 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32216
United States

The institutions (programs) listed here have been accredited as of September 2025, as reported by the accrediting organization. As information about institutions (programs) that have obtained or lost their accreditation subsequent to this date has become available and verified, these institutions (programs) have been added or deleted.

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CHEA Profile Accredited Program Concentration City State / Territory / Province
Pennsylvania College of Technology AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Technology Williamsport PA
Pensacola State College AS Degree in Culinary Management Pensacola FL
Pensacola State College Baking and Pastry Certificate Pensacola FL
Pensacola State College Certificate in Culinary Arts Pensacola FL
Pierpont Community and Technical College AAS Degree in Food Service Management - Baking & Pastry Option Fairmont WV
Pierpont Community and Technical College AAS Degree in Food Service Management - Culinary Arts Option Fairmont WV
Pikes Peak State College AAS Degree in Baking and Pastry Colorado Springs CO
Pikes Peak State College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Colorado Springs CO
Pikes Peak State College Baking and Pastry Certificate Colorado Springs CO
Pikes Peak State College Culinary Arts Certificate Colorado Springs CO
Pittsburgh Technical College AS Degree in Culinary Arts Oakdale PA
Pittsburgh Technical College Certificate in Baking and Pastry Oakdale PA
Pittsburgh Technical College Certificate in Culinary Arts Oakdale PA
Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts At Walters State Community College Associate of Applied Science in Busness, Culinary Arts (Option: Baking and Pastries) Sevierville TN
Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts At Walters State Community College Associate of Applied Science in Busness, Culinary Arts (Option: Hot Foods) Sevierville TN
Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts At Walters State Community College Certificate in Culinary Arts (Option: Baking and Pastries) Sevierville TN
Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts At Walters State Community College Certificate in Culinary Arts (Option: Hot Foods) Sevierville TN
Renton Technical College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Renton WA
Renton Technical College AAS-T Degree in Culinary Arts -Transfer Renton WA
Renton Technical College Certificate in Culinary Arts Renton WA
Reynolds (J. Sargeant) Community College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Richmond VA
Richland Community College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Decatur IL
Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Saint Paul MN
Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College Baking and Pastry Certificate Saint Paul MN
Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College Diploma in Culinary Arts Saint Paul MN
Salt Lake Community College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Sandy UT
San Jacinto Community College District AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Houston TX
San Jacinto Community College District Certificate of Technology in Culinary Arts Houston TX
San Jacinto Community College District Certificate of Technology in Pastry Chef Houston TX
Schenectady County Community College Associate Degree in Culinary Arts Schenectady NY
Schoolcraft College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Livonia MI
Maricopa Community Colleges-Scottsdale Community College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Scottsdale AZ
Seattle Central College Certificate in Specialty Desserts and Breads Seattle WA
Seattle Central College AAS in Culinary Arts Seattle WA
Grand Rapids Community College AAS Degree in Culinary Arts Grand Rapids MI

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