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2026 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in Alabama

1 Colleges in the United States
1,485 Personal & Culinary Services Degrees Awarded
$30,097 Avg Early-Career Salary

Personal & Culinary Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best personal & culinary services schools.

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Best Schools for Personal & Culinary Services in Alabama

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

Top Schools in Personal & Culinary Services

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Our analysis ranked George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville the best school in the country for a degree in personal & culinary services. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Hanceville. About 80 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville earn a median of $40,017 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,146. Get the full personal & culinary services details for George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

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A rank of #2 makes Gadsden State Community College one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Set in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 127 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Gadsden State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Gadsden State Community College earn around $19,107 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,312. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Gadsden State Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Jefferson State Community College one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. About 145 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Jefferson State Community College generally make around $49,566. Typical student debt for the program is $15,083. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Jefferson State Community College

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A rank of #4 makes George C Wallace State Community College Dothan one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Dothan. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan awarded about 74 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from George C Wallace State Community College Dothan generally make around $19,828. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan graduates carry a median of $9,942 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan

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Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. There were roughly 49 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Northeast Alabama Community College generally make around $35,119. Students borrow a median of $7,459 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Northeast Alabama Community College

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Shelton State Community College landed the #6 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 99 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Shelton State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $49,403 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,688. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Shelton State Community College

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Southern Union State Community College came in at #7 for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the rural area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 42 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Southern Union State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $44,385 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,555 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Southern Union State Community College

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College placed #8 among the best personal & culinary services schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Andalusia. Lurleen B Wallace Community College awarded about 57 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Lurleen B Wallace Community College earn around $20,912 in the first couple years of their career. Lurleen B Wallace Community College graduates carry a median of $7,500 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Lurleen B Wallace Community College

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Northwest Shoals Community College placed #9 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the city of Muscle Shoals, Northwest Shoals Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 61 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Shoals Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Northwest Shoals Community College generally make around $33,842. Typical student debt for the program is $13,312. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Northwest Shoals Community College

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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College earned the #10 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Montgomery, H Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 25 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at H Councill Trenholm State Technical College in the most recent data year. Get the full personal & culinary services details for H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

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James H Faulkner State Community College earned the #11 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the town of Bay Minette, James H Faulkner State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. James H Faulkner State Community College awarded about 25 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from James H Faulkner State Community College generally make around $52,231. Typical student debt for the program is $14,326. Get the full personal & culinary services details for James H Faulkner State Community College

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Bevill State Community College landed the #12 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 20 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Bevill State Community College in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Bevill State Community College earn a median of $19,013 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,040. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Bevill State Community College

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Central Alabama Community College landed the #13 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Central Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alexander City. Central Alabama Community College awarded about 38 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Central Alabama Community College earn around $42,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,939. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Central Alabama Community College

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J F Drake State Community And Technical College earned the #14 position for personal & culinary services this year. This small public university is located in the city of Huntsville. About 73 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at J F Drake State Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at J F Drake State Community And Technical College

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Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus earned the #15 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Birmingham, Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus is a mid-sized public institution. About 49 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus earn a median of $40,090 early in their careers. Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus graduates carry a median of $11,769 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus

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Bishop State Community College earned the #16 position for personal & culinary services this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Mobile. About 32 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Bishop State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Bishop State Community College earn around $35,475 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,712. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Bishop State Community College

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George C Wallace State Community College Selma ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the town of Selma, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a mid-sized public university. About 12 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Selma in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of George C Wallace State Community College Selma earn a median of $39,534 early in their careers. George C Wallace State Community College Selma graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for George C Wallace State Community College Selma

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Blue Cliff Career College earned the #18 position for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Mobile. About 32 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Blue Cliff Career College in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Blue Cliff Career College earn around $20,014 in the first couple years of their career. Blue Cliff Career College graduates carry a median of $9,833 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Blue Cliff Career College

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Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham earned the #19 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the suburb of Hoover, Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham is a small private for-profit university. Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham awarded about 55 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham generally make around $15,782. Students borrow a median of $13,831 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham

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The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Huntsville. About 30 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville earn a median of $15,804 early in their careers. The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville graduates carry a median of $10,951 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville

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Reid State Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the rural area of Evergreen, Reid State Technical College is a small public university. About 21 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Reid State Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Reid State Technical College earn around $36,105 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,319. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Reid State Technical College

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Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville came in at #22 for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the suburb of Madison, Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 53 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville earn around $15,976 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,333. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville

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Winonahs International School Of Cosmetology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hoover. About 56 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Winonahs International School Of Cosmetology in the most recent year. Winonahs International School Of Cosmetology graduates carry a median of $7,783 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Winonahs International School Of Cosmetology

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University Academy Of Hair Design placed #24 among the best personal & culinary services schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. About 17 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at University Academy Of Hair Design in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $9,833 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for University Academy Of Hair Design

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Remington College Mobile Campus earned the #25 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Mobile, Remington College Mobile Campus is a small private not-for-profit institution. Remington College Mobile Campus awarded about 56 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Remington College Mobile Campus earn around $15,381 in the first couple years of their career. Remington College Mobile Campus graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Remington College Mobile Campus

Rest of the Top 28 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. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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