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General Mortuary Science at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
If you plan to study General Mortuary Science, take a look at what Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is in Decatur, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 114 general mortuary science degrees were awarded at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service.
Online & Distance Learning at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Many students take online classes at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Among 338 students, 232 (69%) studied exclusively online and 106 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Mortuary Science graduates at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Mortuary Science graduates at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are 68% women (78) and 32% men (36).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Of the 114 associate’s general mortuary science graduates at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, 68% were women (78) and 32% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 62 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, 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 Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service pursue many career paths. Here are 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.