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Mortuary Science in Arkansas

Mortuary Science Schools in Arkansas

67 students earned Mortuary Science degrees in Arkansas in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Mortuary Science is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Arkansas

Mortuary Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a mortuary science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mortuary science majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 650 people employed in jobs related to a mortuary science degree, compared to 38,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Mortuary Science Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, mortuary science grads earn an average of $41,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,620.

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There are 3 colleges in Arkansas that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,580 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,191 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, UA Hope-Texarkana grads earn an average salary of $28,044. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,037 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,073. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

Mortuary Science Careers in AR

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 13% $69,860
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 2% $38,930
Embalmers 0% $43,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mortuary science.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Cosmetology 1,191
Culinary Arts 283

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

View Nationwide Mortuary Science Report

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