Funeral & Mortuary Science at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
If you are interested in studying Funeral & Mortuary Science, take a look at what Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 170 funeral & mortuary science graduations were recorded at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
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Studying Online at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Online coursework is an option at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. Among 254 students, 202 (80%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Rankings at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
These rankings give you a sense of how Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service’s Funeral & Mortuary Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 54 |
Earnings for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Students who complete Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service’s Funeral & Mortuary Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,047 |
| 2 years | $33,138 |
| 3 years | $35,350 |
| 4 years | $39,036 |
| 5 years | $46,118 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service take home a median $39,036, compared with $39,036 for all Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service stands at $11,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service are 69% women (117) and 31% men (53).
Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Of the 136 associate’s funeral & mortuary science degrees awarded at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, 70% were women (95) and 30% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 45% of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
This Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mortuary Science | 170 |
Top-Paying Careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates
Graduates of the Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Funeral Home Managers | $179,553 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
| Crematory Operators | $48,579 |
| Embalmers | $35,965 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.