The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private, not-for-profit college specializing in culinary and hospitality education. Founded in 1946, it operates as an independent institution funded through tuition, donations, and revenue from its auxiliary enterprises. Unlike public universities, which receive government funding, the CIA relies on private sources. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The college has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore, maintaining a reputation as a premier culinary school globally.
