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General Mortuary Science at American River College
If you plan to study General 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 general mortuary science degrees were granted at American River College.
Studying Online at American River College
Distance learning is available at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Mortuary Science graduates at American River College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at American River College
Among the 15 associate’s general mortuary science graduates at American River College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish General Mortuary Science program at American River College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Mortuary Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
| 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.