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2023 Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate School for You
With 149,352 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, personal & culinary services is the #2 most popular major in the United States.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 290 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for personal & culinary services students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for personal & culinary services majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Personal & Culinary Services
Our 2023 rankings named Gwinnett Technical College the best value school in the Southeast Region for personal & culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,686 per year.
Full Personal & Culinary Services at Gwinnett Technical College Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Athens Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year.
Athens Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Newport. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,416 per year.
ASUN also claimed a spot on our Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at Arkansas State University - Newport
Out of the 290 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, West Georgia Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.
West Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,522 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at West Georgia Technical College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Valdosta.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,562 in tuition and fees each year.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,512 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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John A Gupton College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Nashville, John A Gupton College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
John A Gupton College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,735 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at John A Gupton College
With a ranking of #8, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for personal & culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,482 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at Central Georgia Technical College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Sandersville, OFTC is a public college with a small student population.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each year.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate personal & culinary services programs. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ogeechee Technical College are $5,540 per year.
Jefferson State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jeff State are $8,910 a year.
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate personal & culinary services programs. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college with a small student population.
LDCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees each year.
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Augusta Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,662 per year.
Full Personal & Culinary Services at Augusta Technical College Report
Meridian Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal & culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the town of Meridian, MCC is a public college with a small student population.
MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,811 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #15, Northwest Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for personal & culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. NWCC is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Senatobia.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWCC are $5,860 per year.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate personal & culinary services programs. Southern Crescent Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Griffin.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 a year.
Savannah Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Savannah, Savannah Tech is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Savannah Tech are $5,442 a year.
Full Personal & Culinary Services at Savannah Technical College Report
Lanier Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Gainesville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Lanier Technical College also did well on our Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Personal & Culinary Services at Lanier Technical College Report
Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are $8,670 a year.
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Delgado Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,679 per year.
East Central Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a public school with a small student population.
East Central Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,665 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #22, Atlanta Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for personal & culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Atlanta Area Tech are $5,564 a year.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at Atlanta Technical College
With a ranking of #23, Columbus Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for personal & culinary services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Columbus Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbus.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbus Technical College are $5,442 a year.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at Columbus Technical College
Central Piedmont Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for personal & culinary services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Central Piedmont Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,936 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Central Piedmont Community College also did well on our Best Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on Personal & Culinary Services at Central Piedmont Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate personal & culinary services programs. Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FTCC are $8,708 per year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Personal & Culinary Services students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 45 | Remington College - Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA |
| 46 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC |
| 47 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC |
| 48 | Sullivan University | Louisville, KY |
| 49 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson, NC |
| 50 | Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC |
| 51 | School Removed | |
| 52 | ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 53 | Robeson Community College | Lumberton, NC |
| 54 | AI Miami International University of Art and Design | Miami, FL |
| 55 | Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY |
| 56 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
| 56 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC |
| 58 | Fortis Institute - Pensacola | Pensacola, FL |
Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges by State
Explore the best personal & culinary services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,501 |
| West Virginia | 436 |
| Alabama | 996 |
| Kentucky | 1,362 |
| Georgia | 5,282 |
| Tennessee | 2,432 |
| Louisiana | 4,310 |
| Mississippi | 1,210 |
| South Carolina | 1,802 |
| Florida | 12,205 |
| Virginia | 1,482 |
| Arkansas | 1,538 |
Personal & Culinary Services Related Majors for Personal & Culinary Services
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 |
Majors Similar 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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Army Europe Images.
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