Helms College

Helms College is a private nonprofit two-year institution located in Augusta, Georgia, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 294 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

The college specializes in culinary arts education, offering certificate programs in Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year credential levels, along with a certificate program in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. These programs provide students with hands-on training for careers in professional kitchens and food service.

Located in Augusta, GA, Helms College serves students in the Central Savannah River Area region, offering focused culinary training in a city with a growing food and hospitality sector and access to regional employment opportunities.