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General Mortuary Science at Arapahoe Community College
If you plan to study General Mortuary Science, consider the program at Arapahoe Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Arapahoe Community College is in Littleton, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 general mortuary science degrees were awarded at Arapahoe Community College.
Online Class Availability at Arapahoe Community College
Distance learning is available at Arapahoe Community College. Among 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
Rankings can help you compare Arapahoe Community College’s General Mortuary Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 47 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at Arapahoe Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Mortuary Science graduates at Arapahoe Community College are 78% women (32) and 22% men (9).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Of the 41 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Arapahoe Community College, 78% were women (32) and 22% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish General Mortuary Science program at Arapahoe Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Mortuary Science majors, 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.