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2026 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in Indiana

2 Colleges in the United States
2,645 Personal & Culinary Services Degrees Awarded
$21,388 Avg Early-Career Salary

Personal & Culinary Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their personal & culinary services programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for personal & culinary services students.

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Best Schools for Personal & Culinary Services in Indiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the personal & culinary services degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Personal & Culinary Services

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Leading the list is Ivy Tech Community College, our #1 school for personal & culinary services. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 297 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $37,506 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,219 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Ivy Tech Community College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in personal & culinary services, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Vincennes. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. There were roughly 32 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $44,581 early in their careers. Vincennes University graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Vincennes University

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Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in personal & culinary services, ranking #3. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Carmel. About 215 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis earn around $24,147 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,833. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis

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A rank of #4 makes Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis awarded about 111 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $23,870 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,833 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis

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A rank of #5 makes Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne is a small private for-profit university. About 85 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne earn a median of $19,131 early in their careers. Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Rudaes School Of Beauty Culture Ft Wayne

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Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis came in at #6 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Indianapolis. There were roughly 287 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis generally make around $18,846. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $11,944 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis

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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy came in at #7 for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Terre Haute, J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 89 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $18,675 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,042 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy

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Tricoci University Of Beauty Cuture Llc Bloomington earned the #8 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Tricoci University Of Beauty Cuture Llc Bloomington is a small private for-profit institution. Tricoci University Of Beauty Cuture Llc Bloomington awarded about 98 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Tricoci University Of Beauty Cuture Llc Bloomington earn around $18,592 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,676 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Cuture Llc Bloomington

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Mid America College Of Funeral Service came in at #9 for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the suburb of Jeffersonville, Mid America College Of Funeral Service is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 102 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Mid America College Of Funeral Service in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Mid America College Of Funeral Service earn around $45,996 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,320. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Mid America College Of Funeral Service

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Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland placed #10 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the suburb of Highland, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland is a small private for-profit university. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland awarded about 235 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland earn around $16,118 in the first couple years of their career. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland graduates carry a median of $11,750 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland

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Summit Salon Academy Anderson landed the #11 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Anderson, Summit Salon Academy Anderson is a small private for-profit institution. Summit Salon Academy Anderson awarded about 113 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Summit Salon Academy Anderson generally make around $21,529. Summit Salon Academy Anderson graduates carry a median of $11,700 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Summit Salon Academy Anderson

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The Salon Professional Academy Evansville came in at #12 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Evansville. The Salon Professional Academy Evansville awarded about 149 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $18,674 in their early career. The Salon Professional Academy Evansville graduates carry a median of $9,833 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at The Salon Professional Academy Evansville

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Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville earned the #13 position for personal & culinary services this year. Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clarksville. About 126 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville earn a median of $14,181 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,833. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville

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Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette earned the #14 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 71 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette earn a median of $18,846 early in their careers. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette graduates carry a median of $11,944 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette

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Summit Salon Academy Kokomo came in at #15 for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Kokomo, Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a small private for-profit institution. About 75 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Summit Salon Academy Kokomo in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Summit Salon Academy Kokomo earn around $17,556 in the first couple years of their career. Summit Salon Academy Kokomo graduates carry a median of $9,833 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Summit Salon Academy Kokomo

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Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the suburb of Merrillville, Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville is a small private for-profit university. Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville awarded about 43 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $19,685 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,833. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville

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Empire Beauty School Speedway came in at #17 for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the suburb of Speedway, Empire Beauty School Speedway is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 89 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Empire Beauty School Speedway in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Empire Beauty School Speedway earn around $17,113 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Empire Beauty School Speedway

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Indiana Massage College placed #18 among the best personal & culinary services schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Carmel. About 71 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Indiana Massage College in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $29,979 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,587. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Indiana Massage College

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Rogers Academy Of Hair Design came in at #19 for personal & culinary services this year. Rogers Academy Of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Evansville. About 60 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Rogers Academy Of Hair Design in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Rogers Academy Of Hair Design earn a median of $16,042 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,161 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Rogers Academy Of Hair Design

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Denmark College
Merrillville, IN

Denmark College came in at #20 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Merrillville. About 77 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Denmark College in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Denmark College earn a median of $18,762 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,685. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Denmark College

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Ravenscroft Beauty College earned the #21 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Ravenscroft Beauty College is a small private for-profit university. Ravenscroft Beauty College awarded about 60 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Ravenscroft Beauty College generally make around $15,449. Ravenscroft Beauty College graduates carry a median of $12,041 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Ravenscroft Beauty College

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Don Roberts School Of Hair Design came in at #22 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Schererville. Don Roberts School Of Hair Design awarded about 16 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Don Roberts School Of Hair Design earn a median of $17,400 early in their careers. Don Roberts School Of Hair Design graduates carry a median of $14,637 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Don Roberts School Of Hair Design

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Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond earned the #23 position for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the town of Richmond. Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond awarded about 35 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond generally make around $15,581. Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond graduates carry a median of $13,458 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond

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Vincennes Beauty College came in at #24 for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes Beauty College is a small private for-profit university. Vincennes Beauty College awarded about 16 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Vincennes Beauty College

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Kennys Academy Of Barbering placed #25 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Kennys Academy Of Barbering is a small private for-profit institution. Kennys Academy Of Barbering awarded about 60 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Kennys Academy Of Barbering earn a median of $15,048 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Kennys Academy Of Barbering

Rest of the Top 27 Personal & Culinary Services Schools

These schools also placed among the best for personal & culinary services this year:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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