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2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California
Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, personal & culinary services was ranked 2nd in California. In fact, 11,805 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 89 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in California
Check out the personal & culinary services programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools
Our analysis found Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles to be the best school for personal & culinary services students who want to pursue a degree in California. Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a great place for personal & culinary services students. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFIEC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 89 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, J D Academy of Salon and Spa landed the # 3 spot on the list. J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Danville.
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Out of the 89 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy for Salon Professionals landed the # 4 spot on the list. Academy for Salon Professionals is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Northridge.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means International College of Cosmetology is a great place for personal & culinary services students. International College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Oakland.
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Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Hoss Lee Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Roseville, Hoss Lee Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College Inc came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Santa Rosa, Lytle's Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Cinta Aveda Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal & culinary services students. Located in the city of San Francisco, Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Hilltop Beauty School came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Daly City, Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best personal & culinary services programs. TSPA - San Jose is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Jose.
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With a ranking of #13, Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for personal & culinary services students. Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Fe Springs.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Personal & Culinary Services Trade Schools in California award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Cosmo Beauty Academy | Sacramento, CA |
| 15 | Blake Austin College | Vacaville, CA |
| 16 | Paul Mitchell the School East Bay | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 17 | Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena | Pasadena, CA |
Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 33 |
| Hawaii | 395 |
| Washington | 2,405 |
| Oregon | 1,160 |
| Nevada | 1,649 |
Personal & Culinary Services Related Rankings by Major
Personal & Culinary Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 124,611 |
| Culinary Arts | 22,075 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,186 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 385 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 95 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Personal & Culinary Services
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Construction Trades | 40,802 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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