by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for personal & culinary services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,674 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 take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for personal & culinary services students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Personal & Culinary Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services.
Culinary Institute of America is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in personal & culinary services. The Culinary Institute of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hyde Park.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Culinary Institute of America
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in personal & culinary services needs to check out Niagara County Community College. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Niagara County Community College
It is difficult to beat Delaware Technical Community College - Terry if you want to pursue an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Atlantic Cape Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Atlantic Cape Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Suffolk County Community College
Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Nassau Community College
Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Monroe College
Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pittsburgh Technical College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Oakdale.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Pittsburgh Technical College
Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blue Bell.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Montgomery County Community College
Explore the best personal & culinary services schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 426 |
| New York | 36 | 1,108 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 134 |
| Maryland | 33 | 97 |
| Delaware | 21 | 21 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 6 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 1,331 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 285 |
| Cosmetology | 58 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 1,951 |
| Construction Trades | 1,123 |
| Precision Production | 506 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 187 |
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