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2026 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in Colorado

2 Colleges in the United States
6,412 Personal & Culinary Services Degrees Awarded
$29,544 Avg Early-Career Salary

Personal & Culinary Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their personal & culinary services programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools to find the best for personal & culinary services students.

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Best Schools for Personal & Culinary Services in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall personal & culinary services education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Personal & Culinary Services

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Leading the list is Trinidad State Junior College, our #1 school for personal & culinary services. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Trinidad. Trinidad State Junior College awarded about 60 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $53,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,502 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Trinidad State Junior College

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

A rank of #2 makes Colorado Mountain College one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. Colorado Mountain College awarded about 42 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $48,694 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,953. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Colorado Mountain College

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

Students looking for a strong personal & culinary services program will find one at Mesa State College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. Mesa State College graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Mesa State College in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Mesa State College earn a median of $43,617 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,310. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Mesa State College

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A rank of #4 makes Red Rocks Community College one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Red Rocks Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lakewood. There were roughly 110 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Red Rocks Community College earn around $76,340 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,471. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Red Rocks Community College

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Students looking for a strong personal & culinary services program will find one at Northeastern Junior College, which ranked #5. Northeastern Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Sterling. There were roughly 23 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Northeastern Junior College generally make around $22,488. Typical student debt for the program is $8,500. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Northeastern Junior College

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Arapahoe Community College placed #6 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 135 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Arapahoe Community College earn around $50,953 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,675. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Arapahoe Community College

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College placed #7 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Pikes Peak Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. There were roughly 91 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $41,037 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,066. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Pikes Peak Community College

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Colorado Northwestern Community College placed #8 among the best personal & culinary services schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Rangely. About 12 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Colorado Northwestern Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $56,978 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,127 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Colorado Northwestern Community College

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Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO

Otero Junior College came in at #9 for personal & culinary services this year. Otero Junior College is a small public school located in the town of La Junta. Otero Junior College awarded about 12 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $66,338 in their early career. Otero Junior College graduates carry a median of $21,759 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Otero Junior College

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Lamar Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public university. About 20 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Lamar Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Lamar Community College generally make around $25,669. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Lamar Community College

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Pueblo Community College earned the #11 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Pueblo Community College awarded about 107 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Pueblo Community College generally make around $12,890. Typical student debt for the program is $14,106. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Pueblo Community College

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Institute Of Business And Medical Careers landed the #12 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Institute Of Business And Medical Careers is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fort Collins. About 414 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Institute Of Business And Medical Careers in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Institute Of Business And Medical Careers earn around $22,822 in the first couple years of their career. Institute Of Business And Medical Careers graduates carry a median of $9,832 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Institute Of Business And Medical Careers

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Aveda Institute Denver came in at #13 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Denver. Aveda Institute Denver awarded about 259 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Aveda Institute Denver earn a median of $26,636 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Aveda Institute Denver

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Stacey James Institute landed the #14 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Parker. There were roughly 80 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Stacey James Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Stacey James Institute generally make around $19,659. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Stacey James Institute

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Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder landed the #15 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Boulder, Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder is a large private for-profit university. Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder awarded about 3,456 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $27,953 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,198 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts Boulder

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Xenon International Academy Denver placed #16 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Xenon International Academy Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Aurora. There were roughly 167 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Xenon International Academy Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Xenon International Academy Denver generally make around $19,903. Students borrow a median of $8,885 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Xenon International Academy Denver

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The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs landed the #17 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs awarded about 59 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs earn a median of $21,340 early in their careers. The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs

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Paul Mitchell The School Denver earned the #18 position for personal & culinary services this year. Paul Mitchell The School Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. There were roughly 148 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Paul Mitchell The School Denver in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Paul Mitchell The School Denver earn around $24,952 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,833. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Paul Mitchell The School Denver

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Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins earned the #19 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the suburb of Loveland, Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 35 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins earn a median of $20,746 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,850. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins

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Delta Montrose Technical College landed the #20 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the rural area of Delta, Delta Montrose Technical College is a small public university. Delta Montrose Technical College awarded about 88 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Delta Montrose Technical College generally make around $17,125. Typical student debt for the program is $6,850. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Delta Montrose Technical College

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Emily Griffith Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Denver. Emily Griffith Technical College awarded about 224 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Emily Griffith Technical College generally make around $20,303. Emily Griffith Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,730 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Emily Griffith Technical College

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International Salon And Spa Academy landed the #22 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, International Salon And Spa Academy is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 184 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at International Salon And Spa Academy in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from International Salon And Spa Academy generally make around $16,847. International Salon And Spa Academy graduates carry a median of $8,244 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for International Salon And Spa Academy

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Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs earned the #23 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs is a small private for-profit university. Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs awarded about 104 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs generally make around $21,501. Students borrow a median of $13,516 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs

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Pickens Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Aurora, Pickens Technical College is a small public institution. About 135 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Pickens Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Pickens Technical College earn around $22,997 in the first couple years of their career. Pickens Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Pickens Technical College

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Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs landed the #25 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. There were roughly 99 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs earn a median of $20,417 early in their careers. Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $12,822 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs

Rest of the Top 30 Personal & Culinary Services Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s personal & culinary services ranking:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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