General Mortuary Science Associate Degrees
There are 58 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Mortuary Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of General Mortuary Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Mortuary Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,332 degrees were awarded toGeneral Mortuary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Mortuary Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 386 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,679 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of General Mortuary Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Mortuary Science of $46,034 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Mortuary Science students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in General Mortuary Science. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 446 |
| Women | 1,233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Mortuary Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,099 | 65.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 16.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 34 | 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.
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Most Popular General Mortuary Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 62 colleges that offer a associate degree in General 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 General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 168 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 144 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in General 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.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in General 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.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. 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 General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Texas Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John A Gupton College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in General 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.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brightpoint Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in General 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.
Arapahoe Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in General 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Mortuary Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Direction/Service | 252 |
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 64 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other | 28 |
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
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