2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services School for You
Personal & Culinary Services is the #31 most popular major in the country with 130,328 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 307 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Personal & Culinary Services
Our analysis found Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics to be the best school for personal and culinary services students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Henrico.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics take out $8,218 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best personal and culinary services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Reston, DSI Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from DSI Academy carry an average student debtload of $11,200.
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The excellent programs at Image Maker Beauty Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best personal and culinary services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Hendersonville, Image Maker Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Image Maker Beauty Institute take out $13,046 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 307 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Avi Career Training landed the # 4 spot on the list. Avi Career Training is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Great Falls.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Avi Career Training accumulate an average of around $9,020 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Raleigh helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best personal and culinary services schools in the Southeast Region . Paul Mitchell the School Raleigh is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Raleigh carry an average student debtload of $16,500.
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The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics ranked #6 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. The Chrysm Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at The Chrysm Institute accumulate an average of around $7,332 in student debt.
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Gould’s Academy landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Gould's Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Gould's Academy take out an average of $10,083 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $11,667. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $126, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #9, Florida Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the city of Fort Myers, Florida Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Florida Academy accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $43.
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Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Gould’S-Academy landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Located in the suburb of Bartlett, <nil> is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from <nil> carry an average student debtload of $10,083.
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Elevate Salon Institute - Durham landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Located in the city of Durham, Elevate Salon Institute - Durham is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Elevate Salon Institute - Durham take out an average of $10,141 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #13, Summit Salon Academy - Tampa did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. Summit Salon Academy Tampa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Summit Salon Academy Tampa carry an average student debtload of $10,943. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $131.
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With a ranking of #14, Elaine Sterling Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students. Elaine Sterling Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Sandy Springs.
On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Elaine Sterling Institute take out $12,806 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Paul Mitchell the School Mclean came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Mclean is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of McLean.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Paul Mitchell the School Mclean take out an average of $13,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Nashville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. TSPA - Nashville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from TSPA - Nashville carry an average student debtload of $12,500.
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The Beauty Institute came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Woodbridge.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge carry an average student debtload of $13,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Cozmo Beauty School ranked #19 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cozmo Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bonita Springs.
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Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Roanoke, Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke take out an average of $14,458 in student loans while working on their egree.
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American Institute of Beauty came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. American Institute of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Largo.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from American Institute of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $9,500.
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Aveda Institute - Tallahassee 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. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Aveda Institute - Tallahassee carry an average student debtload of $9,831. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $82.
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Paul Mitchell the School Esani landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Roswell.
Personal & Culinary Services majors at Paul Mitchell the School Esani take out an average of $12,265 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $88, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Virginia School of Hair Design came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Hampton, Virginia School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Mitchell’s Academy - Raleigh landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal and culinary services programs. Mitchell's Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.
After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Mitchell's Academy carry an average student debtload of $6,612.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Paul Mitchell the School Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 48 | Empire Beauty School-E Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 49 | Paul Mitchell the School Orlando | Oviedo, FL |
| 50 | Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 51 | Empire Beauty School-Florence | Florence, KY |
| 52 | Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN |
| 53 | Paul Mitchell the School Fayetteville | Fayetteville, NC |
| 54 | Empire Beauty School-Lakeland | Lakeland, FL |
| 55 | The Salon Professional Academy - Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 56 | Tenaj Salon Institute | The Villages, FL |
| 57 | Paul Mitchell the School Greenville | Greenville, SC |
| 57 | Designer Barber & Stylist School | Ft Smith, AR |
| 59 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 60 | Health and Style Institute | High Point, NC |
| 61 | Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow, GA |
Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges by State
Explore the best personal and culinary services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 668 |
| West Virginia | 33 |
| South Carolina | 92 |
| Florida | 371 |
| Virginia | 301 |
| Arkansas | 79 |
| Mississippi | 149 |
| Louisiana | 143 |
| Alabama | 194 |
| Kentucky | 109 |
| Georgia | 327 |
| Tennessee | 77 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Personal & Culinary Services
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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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