2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, personal and culinary services was ranked #31 in the country. In fact 130,328 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 150 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the personal and culinary services programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools
Our analysis found University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology to be the best school for personal and culinary services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Chicago, University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology accumulate an average of around $10,542 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Institute of Beauty and Wellness. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from The Institute of Beauty and Wellness carry an average student debtload of $10,961. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $75.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Spa Training Academy. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Universal Spa Training Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Downers Grove.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Universal Spa Training Academy accumulate an average of around $7,917 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best personal and culinary services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $111.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Madison is a great place for personal and culinary services students. Aveda Institute - Madison is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Madison.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Aveda Institute - Madison take out an average of $10,961 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $75.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. TSPA - Onalaska is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Onalaska.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at TSPA - Onalaska accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
With a ranking of #7, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Downers Grove.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $7,917.
Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati ranked #8 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati take out an average of $9,830 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $117, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
G Skin & Beauty Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. G Skin and Beauty Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of West Dundee.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from G Skin and Beauty Institute carry an average student debtload of $8,647. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis carry an average student debtload of $9,833. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $101.
Aveda Institute - Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, Aveda Institute - Chicago is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Aveda Institute - Chicago carry an average student debtload of $10,084. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $140.
With a ranking of #12, The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. TSPA - Appleton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Appleton.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from TSPA - Appleton take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Kentwood.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.
With a ranking of #14, G Skin & Beauty Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the large suburb of Oakbrook, Naperville Skin Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Naperville Skin Institute take out an average of $7,917 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $91, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy ranked #15 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at Cosmetology & Spa Academy take out is $9,833.
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Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee ranked #16 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Pawaukee, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee carry an average student debtload of $14,389.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Tricoci LBV is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Libertyville.
The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at Tricoci LBV take out is $9,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Aveda Institute - Columbus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #19, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the city of Elgin, Tricoci Elgin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Tricoci Elgin take out $9,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Tricoci INE take out an average of $12,326 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at CVTC take out is $9,395.
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Salon Institute-Toledo Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #22 on the list. Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Toledo.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Salon Institute-Toledo Campus carry an average student debtload of $12,000.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Personal & Culinary Services students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Paul Mitchell the School Normal | Normal, IL |
| 24 | The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville | Evansville, IN |
| 25 | L’esprit Academy | Livonia, MI |
| 26 | Twin City Beauty College | Saint Joseph, MI |
| 27 | Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing, MI |
| 28 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 29 | Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN |
| 30 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling, IL |
Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges by State
Explore the best personal and culinary services schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 103 |
| Michigan | 266 |
| Ohio | 238 |
| Illinois | 380 |
| Wisconsin | 128 |
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Personal & Culinary Services Related Rankings by Major
Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 107,895 |
| Culinary Arts | 19,806 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,354 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 192 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 81 |
Majors Similar to Personal & Culinary Services
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
| Precision Production | 52,913 |
| Construction Trades | 35,794 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 29,084 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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