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Funeral Direction Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Funeral Direction.
Education Levels of Funeral Direction Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 252 students earned theirFuneral Direction majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Funeral Direction at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 53 |
| Associate’s Degree | 45 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 80 |
| Master’s Degree | 74 |
Earnings of Funeral Direction Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Funeral Direction of $46,034 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 Direction majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Funeral Direction Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Funeral Direction. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Funeral Direction students seeking a bachelor's degree is Piedmont Technical College. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. 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 Direction majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction 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 #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delgado Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Vermont is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Funeral Direction. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Funeral Direction that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 2,332 |
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 64 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other | 28 |
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
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