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General Mortuary Science at Northwest Mississippi Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Mortuary Science, take a look at what Northwest Mississippi Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Mississippi Community College sits in Senatobia, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 general mortuary science degrees were awarded 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.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Northwest Mississippi Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Mississippi Community College’s General Mortuary Science program against other schools offering the same major.
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 | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Mortuary Science graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Mortuary Science graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Among the 16 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Northwest Mississippi Community College, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Mississippi Community College, 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
Those who complete General Mortuary Science program at Northwest Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. 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.