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Funeral & Mortuary Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,676 people earned theirFuneral & Mortuary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Funeral & Mortuary Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 466 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,760 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 214 |
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
Earnings of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science of $46,034 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,303 |
| 4 years | $46,034 |
| 5 years | $51,822 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 71.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Funeral & Mortuary Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 145 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 103 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John A Gupton College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Texas Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brightpoint Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arapahoe Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 2,332 |
| Funeral Direction/Service | 252 |
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 64 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other | 28 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Funeral & Mortuary Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
