2,115 colleges are offering Personal and Culinary Services program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 56 schools have the Personal and Culinary Services program and 6 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 148,491 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 138,017 students earned undergraduate certificate, 9,770 students earned associate's, 686 students earned bachelor's, and 18 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Personal and Culinary Services Program is $33,642
Colleges Offering Personal and Culinary Services and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Personal and Culinary Services program is $9,555 for state residents and $23,679 for out-of-state students. For graduate Personal and Culinary Services programs, the average tuition is $9,548 for state residents and $28,268 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Personal and Culinary Services schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 577 | 9,770 | 3,237 | 6,533 |
| Bachelor | 56 | 686 | 261 | 425 |
| Master | 6 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 1,793 | 68,082 | 11,389 | 56,693 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 148 | 2,937 | 602 | 2,335 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 206 | 5,486 | 206 | 5,280 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 1,376 | 61,512 | 4,314 | 57,198 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Personal and Culinary Services Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Personal and Culinary Services is $33,642. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Personal and Culinary Services Master's degree is $34,830.
The average loan debt of the completers in Personal and Culinary Services programs is $29,193
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $292. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Personal and Culinary Services program, the graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities have the highest earning of $54,958 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of Central Oklahoma and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science follow it with average earning $45,952 and $43,528 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $36,402 | $54,958 | $4,580 | $15,000 | $150 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $19,409 | $45,952 | $3,829 | $25,999 | $260 |
| Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science | $21,150 | $43,528 | $3,627 | $15,000 | $150 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $16,450 | $38,439 | $3,203 | $26,000 | $260 |
| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh | $17,532 | $36,833 | $3,069 | $47,838 | $478 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Personal and Culinary Services Sub Major Programs
In Personal and Culinary Services area, the graduates who completing Funeral Service and Mortuary Science program have the highest salary of $48,146 and Cooking and Related Culinary Arts program have the second highest salary of $33,004 in average.
Associate's Funeral Service and Mortuary Science program shows the highest earning ($40,908) and Cooking and Related Culinary Arts program follows with $28,428 average salary.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Personal and Culinary Services area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $30,165 | $2,514 | $9,965 | $100 |
| Associate | $40,908 | $3,409 | $16,313 | $163 |
| Bachelor's | $48,146 | $4,012 | $18,036 | $181 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $16,562 | $1,380 | $9,224 | $92 |
| Associate | $17,085 | $1,424 | $11,822 | $118 |
| Bachelor's | $15,012 | $1,251 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $12,541 | $1,045 | - | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $22,196 | $1,850 | $11,595 | $116 |
| Associate | $28,428 | $2,369 | $15,808 | $158 |
| Bachelor's | $33,004 | $2,750 | $31,162 | $311 |
| Master's | $34,830 | $2,903 | $40,500 | $455 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
