Find Trade Colleges
Funeral & Mortuary Science at American River College
If you are interested in studying Funeral & Mortuary Science, consider the program at American River College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 funeral & mortuary science degrees were granted at American River College.
Studying Online at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at American River College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 15 associate’s funeral & mortuary science degrees awarded at American River College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at American River College, above the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations at American River College
This Funeral & Mortuary Science program at American River College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mortuary Science | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish Funeral & Mortuary Science program at American River College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
| Crematory Operators | $48,579 |
| Embalmers | $35,965 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.