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Funeral & Mortuary Science at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Houston, Texas and has a total student population of 256. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 160 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.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Funeral & Mortuary Science Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Mortuary Science (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Online Classes Are Available at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
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, Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service does offer online courses in mortuary science for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Funeral & Mortuary Science Rankings
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Mortuary Science Student Demographics at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mortuary science majors at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in mortuary science at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service are white. Around 56% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in mortuary science graduates 10% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service with a associate's in mortuary science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 45 |
Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
White | 90 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Funeral & Mortuary Science
The following mortuary science concentations are available at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science | 183 |
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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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
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.