Associate Degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science
Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,656 people earned their associate degree in mortuary science. This earns it the #72 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mortuary science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,656 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 373 |
| Basic Certificate | 220 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Mortuary Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in mortuary science is $44,695. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,490 to a high of $49,067.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in mortuary science is $16,994. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,552 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,435.
The median monthly payment of a mortuary science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $202.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in mortuary science. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 442 |
| Women | 1,214 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mortuary science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 203 |
| White | 1,094 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 76 |
Most Popular Mortuary Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer an associate degree in mortuary science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service make a median salary of 44,695.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from PIMS. Of these students, 67% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc make a median salary of 44,695.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from AAMI. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service make a median salary of 44,695.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service mortuary science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,695.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from FTCC. About 65% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fayetteville Technical Community College mortuary science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,695.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. About 75% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Worsham College of Mortuary Science mortuary science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,695.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arapahoe Community College. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Arapahoe Community College. Of these students, 80% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Arapahoe Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cypress College. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Cypress College. Of these students, 83% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cypress College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
John A Gupton College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mortuary science. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from John A Gupton College. Of these students, 65% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. John A Gupton College mortuary science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,695.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Mid-America College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Mid-America College of Funeral Service make a median salary of 44,695.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from MDC. About 66% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 44,695.
Nassau Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Nassau Community College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Nassau Community College mortuary science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,695.
San Antonio College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from San Antonio College. About 97% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at San Antonio College make a median salary of 44,695.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chandler-Gilbert Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Chandler-Gilbert Community College make a median salary of 44,695.
The 16th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from SPC. Of these students, 82% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SPC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
John Tyler Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from John Tyler Community College. About 67% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at John Tyler Community College make a median salary of 44,695.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mortuary science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Des Moines Area Community College. Each year, around 23,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from DMACC. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that DMACC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mortuary science. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from CCBC. About 79% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CCBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,695.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mortuary science. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in mortuary science from HVCC. Those who complete their associate degree in mortuary science at Hudson Valley Community College make a median salary of 44,695.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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