Alternatives to Culinary Institute
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. About 48,200 students. Safe campus. Has strong general studies, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered.
San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Over 30,600 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for general studies, business, and biology programs. ROTC programs are offered.
The Art Institute of HoustonHouston, TX
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 400 students. Emphasis on culinary, interior design, and computer science programs.
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin, TX
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Approximately 5,500 students. Safe campus. Best known for general studies, nursing, and chemistry programs. ROTC programs are available.
Fortis InstituteHouston, TX
Associate's degrees. Over 300 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in medical assistant and HVAC programs.
University of Houston DowntownHouston, TX
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $16k. More than 14,300 students. Generally safe campus. Strong emphasis on business, management, and general studies programs. ROTC programs. ACT 18 to enroll.