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General Mortuary Science at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study General Mortuary Science, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 general mortuary science degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
Online Class Availability at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northampton County Area Community College’s General Mortuary Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 47 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Mortuary Science graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Mortuary Science graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 71% women (17) and 29% men (7).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 24 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 29% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Those who complete General Mortuary Science program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Mortuary Science majors, 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.