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Funeral & Mortuary Science at Amarillo College
Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, Texas and approximately 9,079 students attend the school each year. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 12 students received their associate's degree in mortuary science.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Funeral & Mortuary Science section at the bottom of this page.
Amarillo College Funeral & Mortuary Science Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Mortuary Science (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Online Classes Are Available at Amarillo College
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Amarillo College does offer online courses in mortuary science for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
Amarillo College Funeral & Mortuary Science Rankings
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Mortuary Science Student Demographics at Amarillo College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mortuary science majors at Amarillo College.
Amarillo College Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in mortuary science at Amarillo College are white. Around 58% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. Amarillo College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in mortuary science graduates 8% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Amarillo College with a associate's in mortuary science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 7 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Funeral & Mortuary Science
If you plan to be a mortuary science major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Amarillo College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science | 35 |
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Careers That Mortuary Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in mortuary science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Amarillo College.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors | 1,980 | $53,560 |
Funeral Service Managers | 380 | $80,560 |
Embalmers | 360 | $44,450 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.