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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in California

65 students earned Mortuary Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Funeral & Mortuary Science major is the 239th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors in California

Mortuary Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 57
Bachelor’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a mortuary science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mortuary science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 53.8%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Funeral & Mortuary Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 2,330 people employed in jobs related to a mortuary science degree, compared to 38,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Funeral & Mortuary Science Jobs in California

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $51,350 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Cypress College

Cypress
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,325 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,944 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 6% $45,940
Funeral Service Managers 6% $82,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mortuary science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Culinary Arts 408
Cosmetology 196

View all majors related to Funeral & Mortuary Science

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