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)
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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.
| 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 |