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Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services is offered at 1,989 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Personal & Culinary Services graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Personal & Culinary Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 164,764 degrees were awarded toPersonal & Culinary Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Personal & Culinary Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77,747 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 11,276 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 665 |
| Master’s Degree | 68,933 |
Earnings of Personal & Culinary Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Personal & Culinary Services of $21,507 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,199 |
| 4 years | $21,507 |
| 5 years | $23,957 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Personal & Culinary Services majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,622 |
| Women | 7,654 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Personal & Culinary Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,063 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 439 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,201 | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,309 | 20.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 480 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 386 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 247 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Personal & Culinary Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,058 colleges that offer a associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Personal & Culinary Services students seeking a associate degree is NUC University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,210 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 3,456 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,941 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 994 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 832 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 786 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 756 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 746 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Crescent City Bartending School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 590 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Celebrity School of Beauty comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 582 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 557 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 548 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Studio Academy of Beauty comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Advance Beauty College is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 447 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milan Institute-Clovis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services. This school awarded 434 associate degrees in Personal & Culinary Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Penrose Academy is a popular choice for Personal & Culinary Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 419 people received their associate degree in Personal & Culinary Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Personal & Culinary Services Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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