by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 52 degrees and certificates in Other Personal & Culinary Services. Certificates are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $25,093 one year after completing, rising to $32,874 after four years.
Studying Other Personal & Culinary Services covers Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other personal & culinary services is a widely-pursued major, with 52 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award other personal & culinary services degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 37.
By level, the 52 awards include 46 certificates and 6 associate degrees.
Women earned 46% of other personal & culinary services degrees and certificates in the latest year (24 of 52). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (20) and Hispanic or Latino (18).
The most common other personal & culinary services credential is the certificate: 46 of the 52 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other personal & culinary services call most for Social Perceptiveness, Speaking and Service Orientation, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Administrative, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Speech Clarity.
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How long an other personal & culinary services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 46 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other personal & culinary services, at 45.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 45.5% |
| Some college courses | 27.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 4.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Personal & Culinary Services, with an average median salary of $57,046; the strongest outlook belongs to Concierges, at 0.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Member Concierge, Hotel Concierge, Hospitality Aide and Front Desk Agent.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other personal & culinary services, at 586,532.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Concierges | 586,532 | 0.0% |
Other Personal & Culinary Services graduates earn a median $25,093 one year after completing their program, $32,874 after four years and $24,047 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,093 |
| 4 years | $32,874 |
| 5 years | $24,047 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other personal & culinary services, with a median salary of $57,046.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Concierges | $57,046 |
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