2026 Personal & Culinary Rankings

Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary

Data-driven rankings of 1,764 colleges excelling in Personal & Culinary programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Personal & Culinary.
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Top Colleges for Personal & Culinary

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#1

Poway, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
98.6% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
88%
74%

Bellus Academy-Poway is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 369 students.

Field productivity stands at 99% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Strongsville, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
88.5% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
100%
89%

Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 139 students.

Field productivity stands at 88% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Mentor, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
122.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
82%
62%

Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 118 students.

Field productivity stands at 123% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Medford, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
134.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
85%
69%

Northwest College-Medford is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 72 students.

Field productivity stands at 135% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Happy Valley, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
71.4% productivity
72%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
97%
88%

Phagans School of Hair Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 203 students.

Field productivity stands at 71% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Chula Vista, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
83.1% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
87%
72%

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 379 students.

Field productivity stands at 83% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Martinsburg, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
103.5% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
87%
72%

International Beauty School 4 is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 86 students.

Field productivity stands at 103% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
111.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
83%
65%

Phagans Beauty College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 59 students.

Field productivity stands at 112% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Perrysburg, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
99.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
93%
83%

Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 108 students.

Field productivity stands at 99% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Springfield, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
86.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
85%
69%

Northwest College-Eugene is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 119 students.

Field productivity stands at 87% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

El Cajon, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
71.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
6 programs
94%
Retention
82%
62%

Bellus Academy-El Cajon scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 205 students.

Field productivity stands at 71% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Grants Pass, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
97.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
89%
77%

Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 43 students.

Field productivity stands at 98% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Alliance, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
71.7% productivity
72%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
84%
67%

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 410 students.

Field productivity stands at 72% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
87.1% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
84%
67%

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 186 students.

Field productivity stands at 87% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
119.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
100%
89%

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 52 students.

Field productivity stands at 119% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
77.8% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
93%
83%

Capitol Beauty School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 167 students.

Field productivity stands at 78% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
93.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
79%
56%

Douglas J Aveda Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 822 students.

Field productivity stands at 94% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
101.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
79%
56%

The Spa School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 117 students.

Field productivity stands at 102% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
93.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
85%
69%

College of Hair Design Careers scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 66 students.

Field productivity stands at 94% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Greenfield, WI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Field Productivity
108.7% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
22%
Retention
100%
89%

VICI Beauty School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 104 students.

Field productivity stands at 109% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Bend, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
81.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
74%
46%

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 101 students.

Field productivity stands at 81% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
102.6% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
90%
79%

Phagans School of Beauty scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 38 students.

Field productivity stands at 103% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Kahului, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
79.7% productivity
78%
Program Depth
6 programs
94%
Retention
85%
69%

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 64 students.

Field productivity stands at 80% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
74.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
6 programs
94%
Retention
65%
27%

Clary Sage College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 367 students.

Field productivity stands at 75% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Davenport, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
74.8% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
94%
84%

La James International College-Davenport scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 123 students.

Field productivity stands at 75% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
89.2% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
86%
70%

Morgantown Beauty College Inc scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 74 students.

Field productivity stands at 89% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
97.4% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
22%
Retention
90%
79%

College of Hair Design-East Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 116 students.

Field productivity stands at 97% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Hillsboro, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
85.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
100%
89%

Northwest College-Hillsboro scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28 students.

Field productivity stands at 86% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Brunswick, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
88.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
79%
56%

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 86th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 81 students.

Field productivity stands at 89% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Niles, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
94.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
82%
62%

Casal Aveda Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 93 students.

Field productivity stands at 95% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
59.7% productivity
62%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
100%
89%

Aveda Institute-Portland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 171 students.

Field productivity stands at 60% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Medford, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
93.8% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
83%
65%

Phagans Medford Beauty School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 32 students.

Field productivity stands at 94% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
63.3% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
88%
74%

Institute of Culinary Education scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 452 students.

Field productivity stands at 63% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
57.7% productivity
61%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
83%
65%

Stephanie Moss Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 220 students.

Field productivity stands at 58% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Niles, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
57.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
6 programs
94%
Retention
94%
84%

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 145 students.

Field productivity stands at 58% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Happy Valley, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
103.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
87%
72%

Northwest College-Clackamas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31 students.

Field productivity stands at 103% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Boardman, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
61.8% productivity
64%
Program Depth
5 programs
86%
Retention
79%
56%

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 131 students.

Field productivity stands at 62% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Monessen, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
62.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
87%
72%

Douglas Education Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 200 students with in-state tuition of $18,800.

Field productivity stands at 63% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
69.6% productivity
70%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
84%
67%

Summit Salon Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 148 students.

Field productivity stands at 70% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Fort Dodge, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
90.0% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
92%
81%

La James International College-Ft Dodge scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 20 students.

Field productivity stands at 90% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Beaverton, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
83.0% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
81%
61%

Northwest College-Beaverton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 53 students.

Field productivity stands at 83% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Norwalk, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
77.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
62%
22%

Elite School of Cosmetology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 179 students.

Field productivity stands at 77% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Bradenton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
20.5% productivity
37%
Program Depth
6 programs
94%
Retention
73%
44%

Manatee Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,117 students.

Field productivity stands at 21% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

West Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
66.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
2 programs
22%
Retention
83%
65%

Aveda Institute-Des Moines scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 179 students.

Field productivity stands at 66% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Fargo, ND

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
68 / 100
68
Field Productivity
63.6% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
75%
48%

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 173 students.

Field productivity stands at 64% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Mason City, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
67.9 / 100
67.9
Field Productivity
78.6% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
86%
70%

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 56 students.

Field productivity stands at 79% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Bayamon, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
67.5% productivity
68%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
59%
16%

American Educational College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 231 students with in-state tuition of $5,856.

Field productivity stands at 68% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Fort Wayne, IN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
67.6 / 100
67.6
Field Productivity
85.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
22%
Retention
95%
86%

Artisan Academy of Cosmetology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 42 students.

Field productivity stands at 86% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Augusta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.5 / 100
67.5
Field Productivity
82.7% productivity
80%
Program Depth
3 programs
50%
Retention
61%
20%

Helms College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 150 students with in-state tuition of $15,431.

Field productivity stands at 83% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Johnston, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
67.1 / 100
67.1
Field Productivity
54.9% productivity
58%
Program Depth
4 programs
69%
Retention
89%
77%

La James International College-Johnston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 113 students.

Field productivity stands at 55% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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