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Funeral Direction at Wayne State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Funeral Direction, you may want to check out the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 funeral direction degrees were granted at Wayne State University.
Studying Online at Wayne State University
Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Funeral Direction Rankings at Wayne State University
Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Funeral Direction program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 10 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Funeral Direction graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Funeral Direction graduates at Wayne State University are 84% women (32) and 16% men (6).
Funeral Direction Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 38 bachelor’s funeral direction graduates at Wayne State University, 84% were women (32) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Funeral Direction bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Funeral Direction bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, higher than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Funeral Direction Graduates
Students who finish Funeral Direction program at Wayne State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Funeral Direction majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
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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