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Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges in Iowa

8 accredited institutions in Iowa offering personal & culinary services programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
318
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Personal & Culinary Services Programs in Iowa

1
PublicAssociate's
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
159
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
51
Graduates/yr
$5,880
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
42
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
21
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
12
Graduates/yr
$6,270
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
12
Graduates/yr
$4,680
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
12
Graduates/yr
$4,872
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
9
Graduates/yr
$6,464
In-State Tuition
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Studying Personal & Culinary Services in Iowa

Iowa has 8 accredited colleges offering personal & culinary services programs, producing 318 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.