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General Mortuary Science at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying General Mortuary Science, you may want to check out the program at Tidewater Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tidewater Community College sits in Norfolk, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 general mortuary science degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Many students take online classes at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Mortuary Science Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tidewater Community College’s General Mortuary Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Mortuary Science graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Mortuary Science graduates at Tidewater Community College are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
General Mortuary Science Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 13 associate’s general mortuary science degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
Minority students account for 46% of General Mortuary Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Mortuary Science Graduates
Students who finish General Mortuary Science program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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.