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General Mortuary Science at Delgado Community College
If you are interested in studying General Mortuary Science, you may want to check out the program at Delgado Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 general mortuary science degrees were awarded at Delgado Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Delgado Community College
Online coursework is an option at Delgado Community College. Of 12,712 students, 5,276 (42%) studied exclusively online and 3,400 (27%) took at least some classes online.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Delgado Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delgado Community College’s General Mortuary Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at Delgado Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Mortuary Science graduates at Delgado Community College are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Delgado Community College
Of the 12 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Delgado Community College, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College, below 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
Those who complete General Mortuary Science program at Delgado Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.