SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (Nov. 25, 2025) — Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school brand in the United States*, has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2026 list for the fourth time and earned the only culinary educator spot, highlighting its unique leadership in flexible, industry-relevant online culinary and hospitality education.
The 2026 list was developed in collaboration with Statista, which surveyed more than 10,000 learners and evaluated 200 online colleges, universities and learning providers to identify the top 100 organizations. Statista’s evaluation highlights leaders in educational quality, technological innovation and commitment to student success. Escoffier earned a five-star rating for the third time—the highest distinction—placing it among the top tier of online education providers based on real learner feedback and demonstrating strong performance in quality, consistency and student outcomes.
“Our online programs are designed to bring high-quality culinary education to students regardless of geographic location, creating clear pathways to careers in food, hospitality, nutrition and entrepreneurship,” said Kathleen Ahearn, vice president of academic affairs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. “Being recognized for the fourth time — and as the only culinary educator on this year’s list — underscores the strength of our flexible, industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on industry externships, and professional mentorship.”
America’s Top Online Learning Providers list highlights organizations that excel in program relevance, quality of support, and measurable learner outcomes. Escoffier’s five-star rating underscores its strong reputation with students and its commitment to flexible, industry-connected online culinary and hospitality education.
Escoffier offers diploma and degree programs in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, and Food Entrepreneurship. Its curriculum blends foundational technique, sustainability, business skills and career readiness — preparing students for roles across the culinary, food, and hospitality industries.
The full 2026 Newsweek list can be found here.
