2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 290 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the personal and culinary services undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Personal & Culinary Services
Our 2023 rankings named Image Maker Beauty Institute the best school in the Southeast Region for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hendersonville, Image Maker Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Raleigh helped the school earn the #2 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 fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.
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Out of the 290 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elaine Sterling Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. Elaine Sterling Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Sandy Springs.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 290 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Summit Salon Academy - Tampa landed the # 5 spot on the list. Summit Salon Academy Tampa is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tampa.
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Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Mclean came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Nashville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. TSPA - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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The Beauty Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the suburb of West Palm Beach, The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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John A Gupton College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the city of Nashville, John A Gupton College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodbridge.
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Gould’S-Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Bartlett, <nil> is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Cozmo Beauty School came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Cozmo Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bonita Springs.
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Aveda Institute - Tallahassee landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Roanoke, Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Virginia School of Hair Design ranked #16 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Hampton, Virginia School of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Esani came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Roswell.
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Elevate Salon Institute - Durham ranked #18 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Elevate Salon Institute - Durham is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Alexander Paul Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Greenville.
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Gould’s Academy ranked #20 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gould's Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.
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Mitchell’s Academy - Raleigh ranked #21 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Mitchell's Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.
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Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of North Little Rock.
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Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology ranked #23 on this year’s Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mooresville.
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Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #25, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville.
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 45 | Empire Beauty School-E Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 46 | Empire Beauty School-Florence | Florence, KY |
| 47 | Paul Mitchell the School Fayetteville | Fayetteville, NC |
| 48 | Empire Beauty School-Lakeland | Lakeland, FL |
| 49 | American Institute of Beauty | Largo, FL |
| 50 | The Salon Professional Academy - Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 51 | Tenaj Salon Institute | The Villages, FL |
| 52 | The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock | North Little Rock, AR |
| 53 | Paul Mitchell the School Greenville | Greenville, SC |
| 53 | Designer Barber & Stylist School | Ft Smith, AR |
| 55 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 56 | Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow, GA |
| 57 | Opelousas School of Cosmetology | Opelousas, LA |
| 58 | Empire Beauty School-Dixie | Louisville, KY |
Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges by State
Explore the best personal and culinary services schools 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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