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2026 Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
1,295 Personal & Culinary Services Degrees Awarded
$24,382 Avg Early-Career Salary

Personal & Culinary Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their personal & culinary services programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 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 Iowa

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

Top Schools in Personal & Culinary Services

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No school ranked higher than Iowa Western Community College this year for personal & culinary services. Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Council Bluffs. There were roughly 45 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Iowa Western Community College earn around $43,444 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,153 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Iowa Western Community College

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in personal & culinary services, ranking #2. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Rapids. Kirkwood Community College awarded about 36 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Kirkwood Community College earn around $21,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Kirkwood Community College

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Students looking for a strong personal & culinary services program will find one at Des Moines Area Community College, which ranked #3. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 116 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $32,059 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,363 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Des Moines Area Community College

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Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 36 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Western Iowa Tech Community College generally make around $24,061. Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $12,530 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Students looking for a strong personal & culinary services program will find one at Eastern Iowa Community College District, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public university. About 19 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Eastern Iowa Community College District in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Eastern Iowa Community College District earn a median of $41,510 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,995 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Aveda Institute Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA

Aveda Institute Des Moines landed the #6 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of West Des Moines. Aveda Institute Des Moines awarded about 155 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Aveda Institute Des Moines generally make around $27,081. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from Aveda Institute Des Moines

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Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines earned the #7 position for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Des Moines. Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines awarded about 60 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines earn around $20,355 in the first couple years of their career. Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines graduates carry a median of $9,130 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines

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Pci Academy Ames placed #8 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Ames, Pci Academy Ames is a small private for-profit institution. About 116 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Pci Academy Ames in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Pci Academy Ames generally make around $24,178. Typical student debt for the program is $10,570. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Pci Academy Ames

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Capri College Davenport ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the city of Davenport, Capri College Davenport is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 99 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Capri College Davenport in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $22,161 in their early career. Capri College Davenport graduates carry a median of $11,019 in student loans. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Capri College Davenport

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Pci Academy Iowa City
Iowa City, IA

Pci Academy Iowa City placed #10 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Pci Academy Iowa City is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Iowa City. Pci Academy Iowa City awarded about 76 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Pci Academy Iowa City earn around $24,178 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,570 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Pci Academy Iowa City

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Capri College Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA

Capri College Cedar Rapids earned the #11 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Capri College Cedar Rapids is a small private for-profit university. About 74 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Capri College Cedar Rapids in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, personal & culinary services degree recipients from Capri College Cedar Rapids generally make around $23,586. Typical student debt for the program is $11,681. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Capri College Cedar Rapids

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Capri College Dubuque placed #12 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the city of Dubuque, Capri College Dubuque is a small private for-profit university. About 109 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at Capri College Dubuque in the most recent year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of Capri College Dubuque earn a median of $19,651 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. See the full personal & culinary services program report for Capri College Dubuque

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La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology earned the #13 position for personal & culinary services this year. Set in the town of Mason City, La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology is a small private for-profit institution. About 43 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology in the most recent year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $23,313 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,582 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology

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La James International College Johnston ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Johnston. There were roughly 84 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at La James International College Johnston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the personal & culinary services program make about $17,464 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,116. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at La James International College Johnston

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La James International College Ft Dodge landed the #15 spot for personal & culinary services this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the town of Fort Dodge. About 19 personal & culinary services degrees were awarded at La James International College Ft Dodge in the most recent year. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at La James International College Ft Dodge

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La James International College Cedar Falls landed the #16 spot for personal & culinary services this year. La James International College Cedar Falls is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Falls. La James International College Cedar Falls awarded about 31 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at La James International College Cedar Falls

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La James International College Davenport ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the city of Davenport, La James International College Davenport is a small private for-profit university. La James International College Davenport awarded about 100 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of La James International College Davenport earn a median of $18,120 early in their careers. La James International College Davenport graduates carry a median of $12,751 in student loans. See the full personal & culinary services program report for La James International College Davenport

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Faust Institute Of Cosmetology Spirit Lake placed #18 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Located in the town of Spirit Lake, Faust Institute Of Cosmetology Spirit Lake is a small private for-profit university. Faust Institute Of Cosmetology Spirit Lake awarded about 15 personal & culinary services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Faust Institute Of Cosmetology Spirit Lake earn around $20,098 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full personal & culinary services details for Faust Institute Of Cosmetology Spirit Lake

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E Q School Of Hair Design
Council Bluffs, IA

E Q School Of Hair Design placed #19 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Set in the suburb of Council Bluffs, E Q School Of Hair Design is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 13 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at E Q School Of Hair Design in the most recent data year. Personal & Culinary Services graduates of E Q School Of Hair Design earn a median of $16,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,294 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at E Q School Of Hair Design

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Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City placed #20 among the best personal & culinary services schools. Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Sioux City. There were roughly 26 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their personal & culinary services degree from Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City earn around $20,000 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,811 to complete this degree. Read more about the personal & culinary services program at Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City

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The Salon Professional Academy Cedar Falls earned the #21 position for personal & culinary services this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, The Salon Professional Academy Cedar Falls is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 23 personal & culinary services students who graduated with this degree at The Salon Professional Academy Cedar Falls in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $14,120. More information about a degree in personal & culinary services from The Salon Professional Academy Cedar Falls

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 27 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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