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2026 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in Louisiana

1 Colleges in the United States
4,772 Personal & Culinary Services Degrees Awarded
$20,581 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 47 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for personal & culinary services students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Personal & Culinary Services in Louisiana

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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Nicholls State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in personal & culinary services. Set in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Nicholls State University awarded about 37 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Nicholls State University earn a median of $23,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,063. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Nicholls State University

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South Louisiana Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in personal & culinary services, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Lafayette. About 106 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $38,854. Typical student debt for the program is $12,435. See the full personal & culinary services program report for South Louisiana Community College

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Baton Rouge Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in personal & culinary services, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. There were roughly 27 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Baton Rouge Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Baton Rouge Community College generally make around $43,394. Typical student debt for the program is $17,624. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Baton Rouge Community College

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A rank of #4 makes Sowela Technical Community College one of the top schools for personal & culinary services. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 98 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Sowela Technical Community College generally make around $45,827. Students borrow a median of $7,391 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Sowela Technical Community College

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Nunez Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Chalmette. About 134 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Nunez Community College in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Nunez Community College earn a median of $40,200 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Nunez Community College

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Northshore Technical Community College placed #6 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 34 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Northshore Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Northshore Technical Community College generally make around $31,601. Typical student debt for the program is $14,815. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Northshore Technical Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College placed #7 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. There were roughly 38 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $43,661 in their early career. Bossier Parish Community College graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Bossier Parish Community College

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Delgado Community College placed #8 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 109 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Delgado Community College earn a median of $15,278 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,563 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Delgado Community College

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Aveda Institute Covington ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Covington, Aveda Institute Covington is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. There were roughly 1,941 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Aveda Institute Covington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Aveda Institute Covington earn around $18,605 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,833. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Aveda Institute Covington

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Louisiana Culinary Institute ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Baton Rouge. About 47 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Louisiana Culinary Institute in the most recent year. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Louisiana Culinary Institute

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John Jay Beauty College Kenner landed the #11 spot for personal & culinary services this year. John Jay Beauty College Kenner is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenner. There were roughly 100 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at John Jay Beauty College Kenner in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from John Jay Beauty College Kenner generally make around $17,493. John Jay Beauty College Kenner graduates carry a median of $8,093 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from John Jay Beauty College Kenner

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South Louisiana Beauty College earned the #12 position for personal & culinary services this year. South Louisiana Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houma. There were roughly 102 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Beauty College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from South Louisiana Beauty College generally make around $15,617. Students borrow a median of $7,720 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at South Louisiana Beauty College

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My Les Beauty College Gretna came in at #13 for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the suburb of Gretna, My Les Beauty College Gretna is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 90 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at My Les Beauty College Gretna in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of My Les Beauty College Gretna earn a median of $17,980 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for My Les Beauty College Gretna

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College earned the #14 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the rural area of Minden, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a small public institution. About 37 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Northwest Louisiana Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Northwest Louisiana Technical College generally make around $31,448. Typical student debt for the program is $9,927. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Northwest Louisiana Technical College

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Cosmetology Training Center came in at #15 for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, Cosmetology Training Center is a small private for-profit university. Cosmetology Training Center awarded about 61 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Cosmetology Training Center generally make around $14,052. Typical student debt for the program is $7,402. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Cosmetology Training Center

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Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie placed #16 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Metairie, Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie is a small private for-profit institution. Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie awarded about 165 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie earn around $16,701 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie

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Aveda Institute Lafayette landed the #17 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, Aveda Institute Lafayette is a small private for-profit institution. Aveda Institute Lafayette awarded about 99 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Aveda Institute Lafayette generally make around $14,397. Aveda Institute Lafayette graduates carry a median of $9,557 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Aveda Institute Lafayette

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Omega Institute Of Cosmetology landed the #18 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Houma, Omega Institute Of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 28 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Omega Institute Of Cosmetology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Omega Institute Of Cosmetology generally make around $12,524. Students borrow a median of $5,250 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Omega Institute Of Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute Baton Rouge earned the #19 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Aveda Institute Baton Rouge is a small private for-profit university. About 113 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Aveda Institute Baton Rouge in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $17,929 in their early career. Aveda Institute Baton Rouge graduates carry a median of $13,272 in student loans. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Aveda Institute Baton Rouge

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Crescent City Bartending School placed #20 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Crescent City Bartending School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Crescent City Bartending School awarded about 590 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Crescent City Bartending School earn a median of $13,763 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $3,204 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Crescent City Bartending School

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Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge landed the #21 spot for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge is a small private for-profit university. About 132 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge generally make around $16,701. Students borrow a median of $16,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge

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Guys Shreveport Academy Of Cosmetology Inc landed the #22 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Shreveport. About 68 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Guys Shreveport Academy Of Cosmetology Inc in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $16,842 in their early career. Guys Shreveport Academy Of Cosmetology Inc graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Guys Shreveport Academy Of Cosmetology Inc

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Stage One The Hair School
Lake Charles, LA

Stage One The Hair School came in at #23 for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Lake Charles. There were roughly 34 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Stage One The Hair School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $17,395 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,833 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Stage One The Hair School

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Avery James School Of Cosmetology earned the #24 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Avery James School Of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 31 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Avery James School Of Cosmetology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $11,718 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,712. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Avery James School Of Cosmetology

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Opelousas School Of Cosmetology placed #25 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Opelousas School Of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Opelousas. Opelousas School Of Cosmetology awarded about 18 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Opelousas School Of Cosmetology earn around $12,711 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,797. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Opelousas School Of Cosmetology

Rest of the Top 39 Personal & Culinary Services Schools

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

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Denham Springs Beauty School
Denham Springs, LA
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Bos Mans Barber College
Shreveport, LA
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Js Barber College
New Iberia, LA
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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 · 47 schools evaluated.

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