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

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Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 267 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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 Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Douglas J Aveda Institute to be the most popular school for personal and culinary services students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the small city of East Lansing, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 316 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Douglas J Aveda Institute, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular personal and culinary services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester.

Of the 139 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati, 5% are male and 95% are female.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Ohio State College of Barber Styling helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular personal and culinary services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Columbus, Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 15% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 125 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati, 2% are male and 98% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a great place for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Twinsburg, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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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 working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in personal and culinary services at the school are women while 5% are male.

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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 99% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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Paul Mitchell the School Columbus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 102 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Paul Mitchell the School Columbus, 3% are male and 97% are female.

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#9

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Sterling Heights, Paul Mitchell the School Michigan is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in personal and culinary services at the school are women while 6% are male.

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Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate 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 small student population.

Women make up 95% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#11

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

With a ranking of #11, Cosmetology & Spa Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 76% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the town of Alliance, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 99% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#13

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, IL

Larry’s Barber College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 14% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#14

Twin City Beauty College

Saint Joseph, MI

Twin City Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Twin City Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saint Joseph.

Women make up 97% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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Paul Mitchell the School Chicago landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Paul Mitchell the School Chicago is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 88% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#16

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Empire Beauty School-Michigan did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for personal and culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids, Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 76 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Empire Beauty School-Michigan, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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With a ranking of #17, Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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#17

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

LaBarberia Institute of Hair came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Mayfield Hts, LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in personal and culinary services at LaBarberia Institute of Hair, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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#19

Denmark College

Merrillville, IN

Denmark College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Denmark College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Merrillville.

Of the 67 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Denmark College, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Kentwood.

Of the 66 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids, 3% are male and 97% are female.

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Paul Mitchell the School Lombard landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the suburb of Lombard, Paul Mitchell the School Lombard is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 65 students majoring in personal and culinary services at Paul Mitchell the School Lombard, 9% are male and 91% are female.

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With a ranking of #21, Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for personal and culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Farmington Hills.

About 97% of the students majoring in personal and culinary services at the school are women while 3% are male.

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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

Women make up 91% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate personal and culinary services programs. Located in the suburb of Highland, Tricoci HLD is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#25

Aveda Institute - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Aveda Institute - Columbus came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.

Women make up 97% of the personal and culinary services majors at the school.

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#36

G Skin & Beauty Institute

West Dundee, IL
#37

Rogers Academy of Hair Design

Evansville, IN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
43 Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles Niles, OH
43 Pivot Point Academy Bloomingdale, IL
43 Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville Merrillville, IN
47 Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
48 City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL
49 Dorsey College, Roseville Roseville, MI
49 The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton Appleton, WI
49 Summit Salon Academy - Anderson Anderson, IN
52 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville Libertyville, IL
52 Aveda Institute - Chicago Chicago, IL
52 Protege Academy East Lansing, MI

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

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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