Personal & Culinary Services at Jefferson State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Personal & Culinary Services, consider the program at Jefferson State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jefferson State Community College is located in Birmingham, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Jefferson State Community College
Distance learning is available at Jefferson State Community College. Of 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Personal & Culinary Services Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Jefferson State Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 17 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 365 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 396 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 1,367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 1,424 |
Earnings for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Graduates of Jefferson State Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,315 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $36,719 |
| 4 years | $44,763 |
| 5 years | $47,000 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Personal & Culinary Services graduates from Jefferson State Community College take home a median $44,763, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates
Students who finish Personal & Culinary Services program at Jefferson State Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Personal & Culinary Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Funeral Home Managers | $179,553 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Spa Managers | $143,396 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | $66,320 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
| Concierges | $57,046 |
| Crematory Operators | $48,579 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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