CHEF JOHN FOLSE
CULINARY INSTITUTE
AT NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY

THIBODAUX - LOUISIANA

We know food.

INTERNATIONAL LEADER FOR LOUISIANA CUISINE AFFORABLE FULL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS ALUMNI SUCCESS 

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Culinary Plate Up 2016 (Photo by Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 3/3/16
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Culinary Cook-Off Week 1 Spring 2015 Logan Boudreaux walked away with the win against Ross Lancon (Photo by Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 4/9/15

Affordability

Choose the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute for our reputation and world class education. Leave culinary school with less debt, a stronger education, and the opportunities to work in a multitude of culinary careers. A 4-year degree from Nicholls is approximately half the cost of a 2-year degree from a private institution. With the rising cost of tuition and fees we want to give you some relief from your financial burden by offering in state tuition to all students.

Football vs Georgia 2016 (Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 9/10/16
Sorority Bid Day 2016 (Photo by Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 8/19/16
Football vs SFA 2016 (Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 10/8/16
Crawfish Day 2016 (Photo by Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 4/22/16
Festival of Colors 2017 (Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 3/13/17
Homecoming Pirogue Races 2014 (Photo by MIsty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University) 10/29/14

Full College Experience

Traditionally, culinary schools only allow students the opportunity to learn inside the kitchen. At the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, our students will be provided with the opportunity to do more. With over 100 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division 1 Sports teams, Nicholls students are immersed in campus life where they receive the full college experience.

Real World Experience

100% of our students are part of internship programs. These experiences help students gain invaluable experience in the industry as well as networking opportunities for after graduation. 

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Career Opportunities

The Nicholls State University Office of Career Services assists students in finding the perfect job through its services and its annual Culinary Career Day. Required externships and field experiences help students make connections in the industry that often lead to future full-time employment.

The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute opens doors to more than just kitchens. A bachelor’s degree in culinary arts can prepare you for a specialized career in the following fields and positions:

  • Restaurant management
  • Restaurant chef
  • Hotel and resort chef
  • Research and development specialist
  • Food and beverage director
  • Food processing
  • Public health
  • Catering and events management
  • Professional wait staff
  • Food writing
  • Banquet chef
  • Pastry chef
  • Personal chef
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Entrepreneur
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) coordinator
  • Maitre d’Hotel
  • Wine steward
  • Cruise line chef
  • Restaurateur
  • and more

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