General Mortuary Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Mortuary Science is offered at 58 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Mortuary Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of General Mortuary Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Mortuary Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,332 people earned theirGeneral 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 | 1,679 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of General Mortuary Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General 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 bachelor’s degree in General Mortuary Science. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 102 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Mortuary Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 71.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Mortuary Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 62 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Mortuary Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Mortuary Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 168 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 121 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 114 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 82 bachelor's 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.
Northeast Texas Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 72 bachelor's 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.
San Antonio College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's 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.
John A Gupton College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 47 bachelor's 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.
Brightpoint Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arapahoe Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Mortuary Science here go on to 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 bachelor’s 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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