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54,652 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,381 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of personal and culinary services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Personal & Culinary Services Majors

In 2020-2021, 54,652 basic certificates were awarded to personal and culinary services majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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 Basic Certificates

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

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for personal and culinary services students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in personal and culinary services. About 93.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,808
Women 50,844
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The racial-ethnic distribution of personal and culinary services basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3,547
Black or African American 12,385
Hispanic or Latino 13,123
White 20,713
International Students 464
Other Races/Ethnicities 4,420
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There are 1,381 colleges that offer a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

982 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 982 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

803 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal and culinary services program at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup awarded 803 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

526 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 526 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin. Of these students, 97% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, Michigan
427 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Douglas J Aveda Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 427 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Douglas J Aveda Institute. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.

#5

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, California
420 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Advance Beauty College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 420 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Advance Beauty College. Of these students, 91% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
356 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is National University College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The personal and culinary services program at National University College awarded 356 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#7

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, Arizona
351 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Studio Academy of Beauty is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 351 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Studio Academy of Beauty. About 98% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

346 Yearly Graduations
86% 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 and culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Asian-American International Beauty College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#9

Institute of Culinary Education

New York, New York
331 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Institute of Culinary Education comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal and culinary services program at Institute of Culinary Education awarded 331 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton, Florida
322 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boca Beauty Academy is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 322 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Boca Beauty Academy. Of these students, 98% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

G Skin & Beauty Institute

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

G Skin & Beauty Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 296 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at G Skin and Beauty Institute. Of these students, 99% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

292 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
57% 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 and culinary services. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The personal and culinary services program at Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles awarded 292 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#13

South Hills Beauty Academy Inc

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
288 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Hills Beauty Academy Inc comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 288 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from South Hills Beauty Academy Inc. Of these students, 98% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

La Belle Beauty Academy

Miami, Florida
286 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

La Belle Beauty Academy is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 286 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at La Belle Beauty Academy. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Celebrity School of Beauty

Miami, Florida
280 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Celebrity School of Beauty is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 280 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Celebrity School of Beauty. Of these students, 98% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

272 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for personal and culinary services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. Of these students, 98% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

272 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute. Of these students, 99% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
266 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The personal and culinary services program at Valencia College awarded 266 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

264 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in personal and culinary services. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 people received their basic certificate in personal and culinary services from Ogle School. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#20

Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, Massachusetts
258 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jupiter Beauty Academy is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in personal and culinary services. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 258 basic certificates were handed out to personal and culinary services majors at Jupiter Beauty Academy. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Cosmetology 48,917
Culinary Arts 5,326
Funeral & Mortuary Science 211
192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 6

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Precision Production 29,416
Transportation & Materials Moving 19,098
Construction Trades 13,809
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 483

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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