by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for personal & culinary services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,279 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 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.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services.
It is hard to beat Clover Park Technical College if you want 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
It is hard to beat Cerritos College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Located in the large suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Cerritos College
Kapiolani Community College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in personal & culinary services. 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
Citrus College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in personal & culinary services. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Glendora.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Citrus College
Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Riverside City College is a large public college located in the large city of Riverside.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Riverside City College
UH Maui College is a small public university located in the small city of Kahului.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from University of Hawaii Maui College
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
Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Golden West College
Located in the small city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in personal & culinary services from Central Oregon Community College
Explore the best personal & culinary services colleges 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 | 808 |
| Cosmetology | 379 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 92 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 3,040 |
| Precision Production | 833 |
| Construction Trades | 752 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 400 |
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