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Best Personal & Culinary Services Colleges in Tennessee

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

4
Colleges
252
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Personal & Culinary Services Programs in Tennessee

1
Private NonprofitAssociate's
John A Gupton College
Nashville
165
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$10,980
Tuition
$7,501
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicAssociate's
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
51
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
27
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
9
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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Studying Personal & Culinary Services in Tennessee

Tennessee has 4 accredited colleges offering personal & culinary services programs, producing 252 graduates annually. Of these, 3 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee 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.