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General Mortuary Science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Mortuary Science, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 general mortuary science degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Mortuary Science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Mortuary Science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
General Mortuary Science Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 12 bachelor’s general mortuary science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Mortuary Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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
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