New England Culinary Institute

New England Culinary Institute (NECI) is a private postsecondary institution located in Montpelier, Vermont, focused on culinary arts and hospitality education. NECI has built a reputation for intensive, hands-on training that places students in professional kitchen environments throughout their programs.

Specific IPEDS enrollment and completion data are not available for this institution. NECI offers programs at the associate and bachelor's degree levels in areas such as culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food and beverage management, and hospitality and restaurant management. The curriculum emphasizes real-world experience through externships and on-site restaurant operations.

Montpelier is the capital of Vermont and one of the smallest state capitals in the United States. NECI draws students nationally and internationally to its Vermont campus, where students train in a setting closely connected to New England's farm-to-table food culture and culinary community.