Wyoming does not currently have a college that awards a baking or pastry certificate or degree. Baking is taught as a course inside culinary programs at Central Wyoming College and Sheridan College.
This page covers what those programs include and cost, and where Wyoming residents can earn a baking credential in nearby states at reduced tuition.
Culinary Programs With Baking Coursework at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials, Baking Coursework and Estimated Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Central Wyoming College | Jackson | Culinary Arts AAS: 60 credits – about $10,290 Culinary Arts Certificate I: 30 credits – about $5,145 Culinary Arts Certificate II: 14 credits – about $2,401 Baking coursework: Basic Baking (3 credits) required in the AAS and Certificate I; Advanced Baking (4 credits) as an elective |
| Sheridan College | Sheridan | Culinary Arts and Hospitality Foundations Certificate: 31 credits – about $5,208 Baking coursework: Basic Baking |
Estimates use each college’s 2026–27 Wyoming resident per-credit rate, before financial aid. Central Wyoming College does not publish a term plan, so its figures are credits multiplied by the per-credit rate. Estimates exclude course fees, books, uniforms, tools, and living costs.
What Each Program Offers
Central Wyoming College
Central Wyoming College teaches culinary arts in Jackson. Its 60-credit Culinary Arts AAS and 30-credit Certificate I require one 3-credit Basic Baking course, and students can add a 4-credit Advanced Baking elective. The 14-credit Certificate II has no required baking course. The college states no American Culinary Federation accreditation.
Its marketing page still shows an older, 63-credit version of the degree, so rely on the current catalog and an advisor for requirements.
Sheridan College
Sheridan College offers a 31-credit Culinary Arts and Hospitality Foundations Certificate over two semesters, with one Basic Baking course. It feeds the college’s Hospitality and Tourism Management degree. Sheridan charges one rate regardless of state of residence.
Tuition and Additional Costs
Central Wyoming College charges Wyoming residents $171.50 per credit for 2026–27, Western Undergraduate Exchange students $227.50, and other out-of-state students $395.50. Sheridan College charges $168 per credit, fees included, to all students.
At the out-of-state rate, Central Wyoming College’s AAS is estimated at about $23,730 and Certificate I at about $11,865.
Students should also budget for:
- Course fees on culinary classes
- Uniforms, knives, and tools
- Food safety certification
- Textbooks and supplies
- Housing, transportation, and living expenses
Studying Baking in Another State at Reduced Tuition
The Western Undergraduate Exchange lets residents of western states attend participating public two-year and four-year colleges in other member states for no more than 150 percent of the resident tuition rate. Each college decides which programs it includes and can limit the number of awards, so ask whether the baking program you want is covered.
Baking and pastry programs in member states are on the Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Nevada pages. Nebraska also has baking programs, at regular non-resident rates.
A few schools teach baking coursework online, with students baking at home and finishing with an in-person externship. The online baking schools page lists those programs.
Programs No Longer Listed
Sheridan College discontinued its earlier Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs in 2020 and now offers the smaller certificate described above. Laramie County Community College lists a Culinary Arts diploma that its catalog describes as a closed program limited to enrollment at Laramie High School. Casper College, Western Wyoming Community College, and Gillette College list no culinary arts program.
Questions to Ask Before Enrolling
- How many of the required courses are baking or pastry courses, and when are they offered?
- Can I take the baking courses without enrolling in the full culinary program?
- What program, course, and lab fees apply on top of tuition?
- Does the internship or capstone allow a bakery or pastry placement?
- Do I qualify for a regional or reciprocity tuition rate at a college in another state?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wyoming have a baking and pastry school?
Not one that awards a baking or pastry credential. Central Wyoming College and Sheridan College teach a baking course inside culinary programs.
How much does culinary school cost in Wyoming?
For Wyoming residents, Central Wyoming College’s Culinary Arts AAS is estimated at about $10,290 and its 30-credit certificate at about $5,145. Sheridan College’s 31-credit certificate is about $5,208.
Which Wyoming culinary program includes the most baking?
Central Wyoming College requires a 3-credit Basic Baking course and offers a 4-credit Advanced Baking elective. Sheridan College’s certificate includes one baking course.
Can Wyoming residents get reduced tuition in other states?
Yes, through the Western Undergraduate Exchange, at participating public colleges and for the programs each college includes.
Can I study baking online from Wyoming?
Possibly. Online programs must be authorized to enroll students in your state, so confirm with the school. See the online baking schools page.
Program requirements and costs can change. Confirm all details with the school before applying.