Find Trade Colleges
Funeral & Mortuary Science at Northwest Mississippi Community College
If you plan to study Funeral & Mortuary Science, consider the program at Northwest Mississippi Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is located in Senatobia, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 funeral & mortuary science degrees were granted at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Studying Online at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Of 7,867 students, 2,272 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,085 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Rankings at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Funeral & Mortuary Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 56 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Among the 16 associate’s funeral & mortuary science graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Funeral & Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Mississippi 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.
More Specific Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations at Northwest Mississippi Community College
This Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Northwest Mississippi Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mortuary Science | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Funeral & Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish Funeral & Mortuary Science program at Northwest Mississippi Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.