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Bachelor’s Degrees in Personal & Culinary Services

644 Yearly Graduations
$30,833 Median Salary
$30,809 Median Debt
There are 53 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.5% of personal and culinary services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Personal & Culinary Services Majors

In 2020-2021, 644 earned their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in personal and culinary services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 65,495
Basic Certificate 54,652
Associate Degree 9,515
Bachelor’s Degree 644

Earnings of Personal & Culinary Services Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services is $30,833. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,575 to a high of $34,372.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services is $30,809. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,625 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,475.

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The median monthly payment of a personal and culinary services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $399.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. About 64.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 227
Women 417
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The racial-ethnic distribution of personal and culinary services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 19
Black or African American 75
Hispanic or Latino 103
White 379
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 39
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There are 53 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in personal and culinary services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
107 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for personal and culinary services students seekinga bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. The personal and culinary services program at Johnson & Wales University - Providence awarded 107 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
69 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Culinary Institute of America. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. The personal and culinary services program at Culinary Institute of America awarded 69 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

68 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Of these students, 79% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Universidad del Este

Carolina, Puerto Rico
46 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

Universidad del Este comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at UNE. Of these students, 63% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
42 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Nicholls State University. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services from Nicholls State University. About 55% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
30 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services from Wayne State. About 83% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Jeffersonville, Indiana
28 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mid-America College of Funeral Service comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Mid-America College. Of these students, 43% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. The personal and culinary services program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Oklahoma is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at UCO. About 68% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services from UMN Twin Cities. About 78% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Delhi comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at SUNY Delhi. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mississippi University for Women is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,656 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at MUW. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Point Park University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,858 per year. The personal and culinary services program at Point Park University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,114 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services from Paul Smith's College. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal and culinary services program at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services from TWU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#15

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Ai Virginia Beach. About 55% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women

National Louis University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in personal and culinary services. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at NLU.

#19

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in personal and culinary services. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Drexel. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

The Art Institute of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Art Institute of San Antonio. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Ai San Antonio. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Culinary Arts 433
Funeral & Mortuary Science 211

Below are some popular majors that are similar to personal and culinary services that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Transportation & Materials Moving 6,090
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 257
Construction Trades 221
Precision Production 28

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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