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Basic Certificate in Personal & Culinary Services

Basic Certificates in Personal & Culinary Services

67,365 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,381 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of personal & culinary services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Personal & Culinary Services Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67,365 students earned their basic certificate in personal & culinary services. This makes it the 2nd most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 71,513
Basic Certificate 67,365
Associate Degree 9,770
Bachelor’s Degree 686

Earnings of Personal & Culinary Services Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for personal & culinary services majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in personal & culinary services. About 93.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,525
Women 62,840
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The racial-ethnic distribution of personal & culinary services basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3,639
Black or African American 15,563
Hispanic or Latino 19,031
White 23,332
International Students 483
Other Races/Ethnicities 5,317
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There are 1,381 colleges that offer a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

982 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 982 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington. Of these students, 99% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

803 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 803 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Christine Valmy International School. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.

526 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 526 basic certificates were handed out to personal & culinary services majors at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.

#4

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, Michigan
427 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Douglas J Aveda Institute. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 427 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Douglas J Aveda Institute. Of these students, 98% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, California
420 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Advance Beauty College. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 420 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Advance Beauty College. Of these students, 92% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
356 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 356 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from National University College. Of these students, 98% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, Arizona
351 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Studio Academy of Beauty is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 351 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Studio Academy of Beauty. About 99% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

346 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal & culinary services. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 346 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Asian-American International Beauty College. About 83% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Institute of Culinary Education

New York, New York
331 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal & culinary services. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 331 basic certificates were handed out to personal & culinary services majors at Institute of Culinary Education. Of these students, 58% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton, Florida
322 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boca Beauty Academy comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal & culinary services. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 322 basic certificates were handed out to personal & culinary services majors at Boca Beauty Academy. Of these students, 99% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, Illinois
296 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

G Skin & Beauty Institute is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from G Skin and Beauty Institute. Of these students, 99% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

292 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal & culinary services. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The personal & culinary services program at Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles awarded 292 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

South Hills Beauty Academy Inc

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
288 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Hills Beauty Academy Inc is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 288 basic certificates were handed out to personal & culinary services majors at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc. About 99% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

La Belle Beauty Academy

Miami, Florida
286 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

La Belle Beauty Academy is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. The personal & culinary services program at La Belle Beauty Academy awarded 286 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Celebrity School of Beauty

Miami, Florida
280 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Celebrity School of Beauty is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 280 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Celebrity School of Beauty. Of these students, 99% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

272 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 272 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute. Of these students, 98% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

272 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal & culinary services program at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett awarded 272 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#18

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
266 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal & culinary services program at Valencia College awarded 266 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

264 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal & culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 264 people received their basic certificate in personal & culinary services from Ogle School. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#20

Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, Massachusetts
258 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for personal & culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Jupiter Beauty Academy. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 258 basic certificates were handed out to personal & culinary services majors at Jupiter Beauty Academy. About 93% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Cosmetology 60,489
Culinary Arts 6,246
385
Funeral & Mortuary Science 245

Below are some popular majors that are similar to personal & culinary services that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 38,070
Precision Production 31,221
Transportation & Materials Moving 22,650
Construction Trades 15,794

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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