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General Mortuary Science at Mercer County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Mortuary Science, you may want to check out the program at Mercer County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercer County Community College sits in West Windsor, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 54 general mortuary science degrees were granted at Mercer County Community College.
Studying Online at Mercer County Community College
Distance learning is available at Mercer County Community College. Of 6,394 students, 655 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,646 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at Mercer County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Mortuary Science graduates at Mercer County Community College are 65% women (35) and 35% men (19).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Mercer County Community College
Among the 27 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Mercer County Community College, 70% were women (19) and 30% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Mercer County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Mercer County Community College, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish General Mortuary Science program at Mercer County Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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.