Personal & Culinary Services at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Personal & Culinary Services, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Personal & Culinary Services Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Western Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 365 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 396 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 1,424 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 1,367 |
Earnings for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Those who finish Virginia Western Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,466 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 4 years | $27,391 |
| 5 years | $33,687 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Personal & Culinary Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College take home a median $27,391, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates
Graduates of the Personal & Culinary Services program at Virginia Western Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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