by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of personal & culinary services. Combined, these schools handed out 1,295 associate degrees in personal & culinary services to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The personal & culinary services associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for personal & culinary services students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services.
It's difficult to beat Southwestern Oregon Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in personal & culinary services. SWOCC is a small public college located in the town of Coos Bay.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Southwestern Oregon Community College
It's hard to beat Clover Park Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Located in the city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Clover Park Technical College
Golden West College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Golden West College is a large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Golden West College
San Jose City College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose City College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from San Jose City College
Located in the large city of Honolulu, Kapiolani CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Kapiolani Community College
Riverside City College is a very large public college located in the city of Riverside.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Riverside City College
Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Spokane Community College
Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Leeward CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Pearl City.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Leeward Community College
Explore the best personal & culinary services schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 661 |
| Oregon | 35 | 94 |
| Nevada | 35 | 61 |
| Washington | 33 | 322 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 131 |
| Alaska | 22 | 10 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 824 |
| Cosmetology | 371 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 100 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 3,922 |
| Construction Trades | 1,038 |
| Precision Production | 842 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 354 |
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