Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate Degrees
There are 69 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,676 people earned theirFuneral & Mortuary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Funeral & Mortuary Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 466 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,760 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 214 |
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
Earnings of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science of $46,034 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,303 |
| 4 years | $46,034 |
| 5 years | $51,822 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 458 |
| Women | 1,302 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,154 | 65.6% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 200 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 295 | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 36 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Funeral & Mortuary Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 168 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 144 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 102 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John A Gupton College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Texas Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brightpoint Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arapahoe Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 2,332 |
| Funeral Direction/Service | 252 |
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 64 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other | 28 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Funeral & Mortuary Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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