Remington College offers a dedicated Baking and Pastry diploma at its Nashville campus. The catalog describes an eight-month, 52-quarter-credit path with classroom work and substantial supervised kitchen practice.
Unlike the broader culinary associate degrees on this list, its course plan concentrates on breads, cakes, desserts, chocolate, and bakeshop operations. The format includes both campus and distance learning components.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| School | Remington College |
| Credential | Baking and Pastry diploma |
| Campus | 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150, Nashville |
| Credits | 52 quarter credits; different unit from semester credits |
| Length | Eight months full time across eight four-week modules |
| Hours | 320 classroom hours and 576 lab hours; no externship hours in catalog table |
| Format | Hybrid, including supervised in-person kitchen work |
| Tuition | $13,697 on the tuition schedule revised July 2026 |
Baking and Pastry Program Options
Eight-month Baking and Pastry diploma
The catalog divides the diploma into eight four-week modules. Successful students earn a diploma after completing at least 52 quarter credits. Ask how many hours per week the current cohort spends in class, in the kitchen, and online.
How the credential compares
This is a focused diploma rather than an A.A.S. Remington’s catalog does not list externship hours for this program. If transfer or a college degree matters to you, request a written transfer-credit assessment from any school you might attend later.
Curriculum and Baking Courses
The published program information includes the following areas. Check the current catalog for the exact required classes and electives:
- Introduction to Bake Shop and Fundamentals of Baking
- Artisan Bread Production and Pastry Techniques
- Basic Chocolate Techniques
- Contemporary Cakes and Decoration; European Cakes and Tortes
- Bakery Production and Operations; Plated Desserts and Presentations
- Culinary Math, ServSafe Food Handlers, nutrition, and customer service
Tuition and Additional Costs
The Nashville campus tuition schedule revised in July 2026 lists $13,697 as Baking and Pastry diploma tuition. The price is a published tuition amount; a written enrollment agreement should show your full charges.
| Item | Cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Published program tuition | $13,697 | March 2026 Nashville catalog addendum |
| Additional supplies and fees | Confirm with admissions | Request itemized charges and aid estimate |
Ask the school to separate tuition from any enrollment fees, tools, uniforms, books, and other required supplies. Financial aid may be available to eligible students. Do not compare 52 quarter credits directly with the semester credits at Tennessee community colleges; compare total time, contact hours, cost, and courses instead.
Admissions and Financial Aid
- Contact Nashville admissions for the latest catalog, application requirements, and upcoming cohort dates.
- Request a written enrollment agreement with the full tuition and fee schedule, refund policy, and funding options.
- Ask for the weekly timetable showing in-person kitchen hours and online work. The catalog describes a hybrid delivery model.
Aid depends on the student’s circumstances and the selected credential. Complete the FAFSA if you want to be considered for federal aid, and ask the school’s financial aid office which state and institutional programs apply.
Learning Format and Campus Experience
The catalog describes hybrid delivery with supervised kitchen labs. Ask for the current timetable before choosing a cohort.
Career Preparation and Transfer Considerations
The catalog frames the diploma as preparation for entry-level bakery and pastry roles. Its 576 published lab hours emphasize supervised practice, though the table lists no externship. Ask what career services provide and whether local employers participate in campus events; no school can promise placement.
Which Pathway May Fit You?
This option fits students who want a short, dedicated baking program and can attend in-person labs in Nashville. Compare its full price and hybrid schedule against the public-college pathways before enrolling.
Compare other Tennessee baking schools before applying.
Questions to Ask Before Applying
- Is the $13,697 tuition schedule still current for my start date?
- What is the total price after mandatory supplies and fees?
- How many lab hours take place on campus each week?
- Does the program include employer projects or work experience beyond the listed labs?
- How would another college evaluate these quarter credits for transfer?