by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at A-B Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 17 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks A-B Tech among the top schools in the country for personal & culinary services, ranked #101 out of 261 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools | 101 of 261 |
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 17 |
| Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 70 |
Here is each degree level granted in personal & culinary services at A-B Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
| Certificate | 112 |
The personal & culinary services area of study at A-B Tech breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 83 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 75 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College conferred 25 associate’s degrees in personal & culinary services.
A-B Tech holds a strong position among schools offering personal & culinary services at the associate’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
Find out more about A-B Tech tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of personal & culinary services associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of personal & culinary services associate’s degree graduates at A-B Tech are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a associate’s in personal & culinary services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College handed out 21 undergraduate certificate degrees in personal & culinary services.
A-B Tech is not yet ranked for personal & culinary services at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 21 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in personal & culinary services from A-B Tech identified as women.
The majority of personal & culinary services undergraduate certificate degree graduates at A-B Tech were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a undergraduate certificate in personal & culinary services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College handed out 112 certificate degrees in personal & culinary services.
A-B Tech is not currently ranked for personal & culinary services at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 23% of personal & culinary services certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of personal & culinary services certificate degree graduates at A-B Tech are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a certificate in personal & culinary services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.