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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in Pennsylvania

194 students earned Mortuary Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Funeral & Mortuary Science is the 144th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 156
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 89.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Funeral & Mortuary Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 1,950 people in the state and 38,210 people in the nation working in mortuary science jobs.

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Wages for Funeral & Mortuary Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $50,330 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
191 Total Students

In their early career, PIMS grads earn an average salary of $43,961. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

#3

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,600. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,493 a year. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Point Park.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $22,473. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Graduates earn an average $44,904 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,657 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 3% $42,860
Funeral Service Managers 2% $88,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Culinary Arts 234
Cosmetology 60

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