why choose us?
Affordability
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.
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.
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
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.
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CONTACT INFO
- 914 E. 1st Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- PO BOX 2099, Thibodaux, LA 70310
- CULINARY@NICHOLLS.EDU
- (985) 493-2700
