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2023 Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

300 Colleges
$19,611 Avg Salary
$12,715 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 300 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Personal & Culinary Services program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Colleges.

#1

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Douglas J Aveda Institute the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for personal and culinary services students. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Douglas J Aveda Institute 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 $107.

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#2

G Skin & Beauty Institute

West Dundee, IL

Out of the 300 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, G Skin & Beauty Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. G Skin and Beauty Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of West Dundee.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from G Skin and Beauty Institute take out $8,647 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 300 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati landed the # 3 spot on the list. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati take out $9,830 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $117, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a great place for personal and culinary services students. Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance 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 Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance take out is $10,250.

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The excellent programs at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best personal and culinary services schools in the Great Lakes Region . The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from The Institute of Beauty and Wellness take out $10,961 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $75.

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With a ranking of #6, Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a 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.

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G Skin & Beauty Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Oakbrook, Naperville Skin Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Naperville Skin Institute take out $7,917 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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Michigan College of Beauty-Troy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #8 on the list. Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Michigan College of Beauty-Troy carry an average student debt load of $9,833.

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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Tricoci INE accumulate an average of around $12,326 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.

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#10

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City, IL

With a ranking of #10, Trenz Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the suburb of Calumet City, Trenz Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at Trenz Beauty Academy take out is $16,890.

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With a ranking of #10, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the suburb of Highland, Tricoci HLD is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at Tricoci HLD take out is $13,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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#12

Aveda Institute - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Aveda Institute - Columbus landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular personal and culinary services programs. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.

The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus take out is $9,833. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #13, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Taylor, Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Personal & Culinary Services majors at Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor take out an average of $16,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#15

L'esprit Academy

Livonia, MI

L’esprit Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #15 on the list. L'esprit Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Livonia.

Personal & Culinary Services majors at L'esprit Academy take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #16, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Personal & Culinary Services majors at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton take out an average of $13,503 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $73.

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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Tricoci BRV is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bridgeview.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Tricoci BRV take out $12,171 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $78, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

Cosmetology & Spa Academy ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from Cosmetology & Spa Academy take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #19, City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the large city of Chicago, Kennedy-King College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, personal and culinary services graduates from Kennedy-King College carry an average student debt load of $9,135.

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John Amico School of Hair Design came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. John Amico School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oak Forest.

On average, personal and culinary services graduates from John Amico School of Hair Design take out $13,605 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.

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David Pressley School of Cosmetology landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular personal and culinary services programs. David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Royal Oak.

The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at David Pressley School of Cosmetology take out is $9,833.

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With a ranking of #22, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the city of Chicago, Tricoci CNW is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, personal and culinary services majors at Tricoci CNW accumulate an average of around $12,169 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $81, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. TSPA - Evansville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Evansville.

The average amount in student loans that personal and culinary services majors at TSPA - Evansville take out is $9,833.

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Ohio State College of Barber Styling did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Columbus, Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #25, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Personal & Culinary Services majors at Gateway Technical College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#26

The Spa School

Columbus, OH
#28

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI
#30

Universal Spa Training Academy

Downers Grove, IL
#31

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH
#34

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL
#38

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI
#40

Inner State Beauty School

Lyndhurst, OH

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Personal & Culinary Services students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
46 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
47 Paul Mitchell the School Bradley Bourbonnais, IL
47 Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton Dayton, OH
49 Summit Salon Academy - Anderson Anderson, IN
50 PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville Clarksville, IN
50 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
52 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
52 Worsham College of Mortuary Science Wheeling, IL
54 Larry’s Barber College Chicago, IL
55 Twin City Beauty College Saint Joseph, MI
56 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville Danville, IL
57 Paul Mitchell the School Chicago Chicago, IL
58 Pivot Point Academy Bloomingdale, IL
59 VICI Beauty School Greenfield, WI
59 Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Cincinnati, OH

Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges by State

Explore the best personal and culinary services colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 103
Michigan 266
Ohio 238
Illinois 380
Wisconsin 128

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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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