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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in Texas

389 Mortuary Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Funeral & Mortuary Science is the 133rd most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 295
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 70
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 70
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Funeral & Mortuary Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 2,720 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 Texas

A typical salary for a mortuary science grad in the state is $53,560, compared to a typical salary of $57,620 nationwide.

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

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
256 Total Students

In their early career, Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service grads earn an average salary of $31,951. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,159. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 40 to 1.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
364 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,154 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,988.

#3

San Antonio College

San Antonio
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. A typical student attending San Antonio College will pay a net price of $6,564. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,231 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,758 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,769 a year.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 15% $74,730
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 11% $51,650
Embalmers 4% $43,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Culinary Arts 701
Cosmetology 159

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