Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Chefs
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at CNM.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Luna Community College, UNM Taos, CNM, and Santa Fe Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Santa Fe Community College, Luna Community College, and CNM.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Navajo Technical College, UNM Taos, Luna Community College, and CNM.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Navajo Technical College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Navajo Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Central New Mexico Community College • Albuquerque, NM
Studying Culinary Arts (completion in 2010)
• 9/16/2011
"My experience was a very great one. Great instructors, great peers, and a lot of fun. I learned a lot of things and experienced a lot there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a great program. It may be hard to get into classes at times but, perseverance is key. The motivation of the instructors and their passion for the industry is unmatched. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The program has a very good reputation and has placed highly in Skills USA competitions. Most graduates are able to move on to more prestigious schools or quickly find employment in a kitchen. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The program was detailed and required a lot of effort. Everything that was taught was relevant and had practical applications in the industry. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instruction provided prepared me for working in the industry. The instructors were always helpful and eager to teach. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The program was difficult in the amount that was expected at times. But instructors were very helpful in clarifying and working with you to help you complete it successfully. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There is a good mixture of book learning and hands on classes. Classes are typically small so there is a lot of one on one opportunity with instructors. The core classes are all book learning and labs are almost exclusively hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The schedule is pretty tight because of limited spots and instructors for the program. So the hours are not flexible and are set strictly. There are online opportunities for classes that take place outside of the labs. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The campus has many amenities and programs to assist struggling students. The labs are top notch and the staff is too. Academic advisors help you to set an effective schedule that suits your needs and goals. Professors are frequently available to provide extra instruction and feedback as needed. |
| Social Life | 4 | There aren't many athletic programs considering it is a community college, so there also is not a lot of on campus school pride events or anything like that. There are get togethers with groups of people who share interests, but you have to look for them. |
| Placement Services | 6 | The career services help you to produce a solid resume. But there is no open listings for possible job opportunities. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Most alumni move out of the area and do not keep in touch as a group. But the individuals who go through the program together usually keep some kind of contact. I still have contact with a couple of people I graduated with. |
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