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General Mortuary Science at Brightpoint Community College
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Brightpoint Community College is in Chester, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 general mortuary science degrees were granted at Brightpoint Community College.
Studying Online at Brightpoint Community College
Many students take online classes at Brightpoint Community College. Among 9,380 students, 2,776 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,330 (25%) took at least some classes online.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Brightpoint Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Brightpoint Community College’s General Mortuary Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at Brightpoint Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Mortuary Science graduates at Brightpoint Community College are 64% women (29) and 36% men (16).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Brightpoint Community College
Among the 45 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Brightpoint Community College, 64% were women (29) and 36% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Those who complete General Mortuary Science program at Brightpoint Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
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