Funeral & Mortuary Science at Fayetteville Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Funeral & Mortuary Science, you may want to check out the program at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is in Fayetteville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 144 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
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Studying Online at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Among 11,755 students, 5,451 (46%) studied exclusively online and 5,464 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Rankings at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral & Mortuary Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 56 |
Earnings for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Those who finish Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral & Mortuary Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,153 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 4 years | $49,783 |
| 5 years | $56,114 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates from Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $49,783, compared with $34,211 for all Fayetteville Technical Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates from Fayetteville Technical Community College stands at $22,694.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Fayetteville Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Fayetteville Technical Community College are 66% women (95) and 34% men (49).
Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Of the 60 associate’s funeral & mortuary science degrees awarded at Fayetteville Technical Community College, 75% were women (45) and 25% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Fayetteville Technical Community College, 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 Fayetteville Technical Community College
This Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Fayetteville Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mortuary Science | 144 |
Best-Paid Careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Fayetteville Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.