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Funeral & Mortuary Science at East Mississippi Community College
If you are interested in studying Funeral & Mortuary Science, consider the program at East Mississippi Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Mississippi Community College sits in Scooba, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 funeral & mortuary science graduations were recorded at East Mississippi Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at East Mississippi Community College
Distance learning is available at East Mississippi Community College. Among 3,841 students, 1,530 (40%) studied exclusively online and 1,214 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at East Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at East Mississippi Community College are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at East Mississippi Community College
Among the 15 associate’s funeral & mortuary science graduates at East Mississippi Community College, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi 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.
More Specific Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations at East Mississippi Community College
The Funeral & Mortuary Science program at East Mississippi Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mortuary Science | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates
Graduates of the Funeral & Mortuary Science program at East Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates, 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.