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Mortuary Science in California

Mortuary Science Schools in California

59 Mortuary Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Mortuary Science is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 56
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 2,330 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 California

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $51,350 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Cypress College

Cypress
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $35,106 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

#2

American River College

Sacramento
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

Mortuary Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 6% $45,940
Funeral Service Managers 6% $82,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Cosmetology 10,294
Culinary Arts 1,378
Other Personal & Culinary Services 68

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