Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degrees
There are 1,989 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Personal & Culinary Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Personal & Culinary Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 164,764 people earned theirPersonal & Culinary Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Personal & Culinary Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77,747 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 11,276 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 665 |
| Master’s Degree | 68,933 |
Earnings of Personal & Culinary Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Personal & Culinary Services of $21,507 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,199 |
| 4 years | $21,507 |
| 5 years | $23,957 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,622 |
| Women | 7,654 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Personal & Culinary Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,063 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 439 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,201 | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,309 | 20.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 480 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 386 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 247 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,058 colleges that offer a associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
NUC University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,210 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,456 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,941 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 994 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 786 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 756 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 746 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Crescent City Bartending School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 590 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Celebrity School of Beauty is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 582 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 582 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 544 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Studio Academy of Beauty is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Advance Beauty College is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 483 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 447 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milan Institute-Clovis is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Penrose Academy is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 419 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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