2026 Best Personal And Culinary Services Schools
Looking for the best Personal And Culinary Services programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 2008 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Personal And Culinary Services Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Institute Of Culinary Education Los Angeles this year in the United States. Located in Pasadena, CA, Institute Of Culinary Education Los Angeles is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $6,777. Read more about Institute Of Culinary Education Los Angeles
A rank of #2 makes Institute Of Culinary Education one of the top choices in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Institute Of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $6,777. See the full Institute Of Culinary Education profile
The strong Personal And Culinary Services programs at Medspa Academies earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in South Jordan, UT, Medspa Academies is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $12,394. Read the full report on Medspa Academies
A rank of #4 makes University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology one of the top choices in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $11,667 in debt. See the full University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology profile
Out of the 2008 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics And Cosmetology Inc landed the #5 spot. San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics And Cosmetology Inc is a private for-profit school based in San Francisco, CA. Graduates carry a median of $10,556 in student loans. Read the full report on San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics And Cosmetology Inc
Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ashland, VA, Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics is a private for-profit institution. Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $6,944 in debt. Get the full Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics report
Gary Manuel Aveda Institute placed #7 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, Gary Manuel Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $10,111. More on Gary Manuel Aveda Institute
New York Institute Of Beauty ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Islandia, NY. New York Institute Of Beauty Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $6,062 in debt. More on New York Institute Of Beauty
W Academy Of Salon And Spa did well this year, earning the #10 position. W Academy Of Salon And Spa is a private for-profit school based in Danville, CA. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $6,211. See the full W Academy Of Salon And Spa profile
Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Located in Everett, WA, Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,164 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read more about Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett
Dermal Science International Aesthetics And Nail Academy placed #12 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Dermal Science International Aesthetics And Nail Academy is a private for-profit school based in Reston, VA. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $8,517. See the full Dermal Science International Aesthetics And Nail Academy profile
Arizona Culinary Institute came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Arizona Culinary Institute is a private for-profit school based in Scottsdale, AZ. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $9,500. More on Arizona Culinary Institute
Catherine Hinds Institute Of Esthetics ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Woburn, MA. Graduates carry a median of $7,667 in student loans. Read more about Catherine Hinds Institute Of Esthetics
The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Located in Milwaukee, WI, The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $10,555 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. More on The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness
Obriens Aveda Institute did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Williston, VT, Obriens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,832 in student loans. Get the full Obriens Aveda Institute report
Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder is a private for-profit school based in Boulder, CO. Students borrow a median of $14,198 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read more about Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder
Academy For Salon Professionals Northridge came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Academy For Salon Professionals Northridge is a private for-profit school based in Northridge, CA. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read the full report on Academy For Salon Professionals Northridge
The Salon Professional Academy Fargo landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. The Salon Professional Academy Fargo is a private for-profit school based in Fargo, ND. The Salon Professional Academy Fargo Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. More on The Salon Professional Academy Fargo
Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Shoreline did well this year, earning the #20 position. Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Shoreline is a private for-profit school based in Shoreline, WA. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $12,344. Read more about Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Shoreline
Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Omaha, NE, Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $9,166. Get the full Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics report
Aveda Institute Denver landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Denver, CO. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $12,000. Get the full Aveda Institute Denver report
Universal Spa Training Academy came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Downers Grove, IL, Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit institution. Universal Spa Training Academy Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $7,917 in debt. Read more about Universal Spa Training Academy
Aesthetic Science Institute did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Latham, NY, Aesthetic Science Institute is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. Get the full Aesthetic Science Institute report
Minnesota School Of Cosmetology Woodbury Campus came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Located in WOODBURY, MN, Minnesota School Of Cosmetology Woodbury Campus is a private for-profit institution. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $10,194. Read more about Minnesota School Of Cosmetology Woodbury Campus
Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Carmel, IN, Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $9,833. Get the full Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Personal And Culinary Services Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Aveda Institute Madison landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Aveda Institute Madison is a private for-profit school based in Madison, WI. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $10,555. Get the full Aveda Institute Madison report
The Temple Annapolis A Paul Mitchell Partner School came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Annapolis, MD. Graduates carry a median of $12,583 in student loans. More on The Temple Annapolis A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Avenue Five Institute came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Austin, TX. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $7,917. See the full Avenue Five Institute profile
Avenue Five Institute South Austin Campus came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Avenue Five Institute South Austin Campus is a private for-profit school based in Austin, TX. Students borrow a median of $7,917 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. See the full Avenue Five Institute South Austin Campus profile
The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Set in Onalaska, WI, The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska is a private for-profit institution. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $12,000. More on The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska
Arrojo Cosmetology School ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Located in New York, NY, Arrojo Cosmetology School is a private for-profit institution. Typical Personal And Culinary Services student debt is $10,666. Read the full report on Arrojo Cosmetology School
Aveda Institute Des Moines ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Aveda Institute Des Moines is a private for-profit school based in West Des Moines, IA. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Des Moines
Aveda Institute Minneapolis ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Aveda Institute Minneapolis is a private for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. Students borrow a median of $9,941 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. See the full Aveda Institute Minneapolis profile
Pci Academy Plymouth placed #35 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Based in Plymouth, MN, Pci Academy Plymouth is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $10,570. Read the full report on Pci Academy Plymouth
The University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology placed #36 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. The University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology is a private for-profit school based in Downers Grove, IL. The University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $7,917 in debt. See the full The University Of Aesthetics And Cosmetology profile
International College Of Cosmetology ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. International College Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school based in Oakland, CA. Students borrow a median of $8,664 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read more about International College Of Cosmetology
Avi Career Training did well this year, earning the #38 position. Avi Career Training is a private for-profit school based in Great Falls, VA. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $6,333. See the full Avi Career Training profile
Acaydia School Of Aesthetics ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Graduates carry a median of $7,668 in student loans. Read the full report on Acaydia School Of Aesthetics
Nova Academy Of Cosmetology placed #40 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Located in Rochester, MN, Nova Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. Nova Academy Of Cosmetology Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $9,999 in debt. Read the full report on Nova Academy Of Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento placed #41 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Set in Sacramento, CA, Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $10,526. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento
Penrose Academy did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $8,043. Get the full Penrose Academy report
Spa Tech Institute Westbrook came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Based in Westbrook, ME, Spa Tech Institute Westbrook is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,117 in student loans. See the full Spa Tech Institute Westbrook profile
Studio Academy Of Beauty landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Chandler, AZ, Studio Academy Of Beauty is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. Read the full report on Studio Academy Of Beauty
Stewart School ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Stewart School is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $8,863 in student loans. Get the full Stewart School report
International Institute Of Cosmetology placed #46 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Based in Wethersfield, CT, International Institute Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. International Institute Of Cosmetology Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $10,946 in debt. More on International Institute Of Cosmetology
International Academy Of Style came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Reno, NV, International Academy Of Style is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $9,391. Read the full report on International Academy Of Style
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy placed #48 among Personal And Culinary Services schools in the United States. Based in Overland Park, KS, Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Personal And Culinary Services program here. See the full Mitsu Sato Hair Academy profile
Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. Set in West Chester, OH, Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati is a private for-profit institution. The median Personal And Culinary Services program debt is $9,833. See the full Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati profile
Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Personal And Culinary Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Schaumburg, IL. Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology Personal And Culinary Services students take on a median of $7,917 in debt. Read the full report on Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis is a private for-profit school based in Indianapolis, IN. Graduates carry a median of $9,833 in student loans. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis report
Best Personal And Culinary Services Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Personal And Culinary Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 2008 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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