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Funeral Direction Master’s Degrees
There are 12 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Funeral Direction.
Education Levels of Funeral Direction Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 252 people 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 | 80 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 74 |
Earnings of Funeral Direction Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Funeral Direction Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Piedmont Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master'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.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 27 master'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.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John A Gupton College is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 19 master'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.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delgado Community College is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master'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.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Vermont comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral Direction. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Funeral Direction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral Direction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis Community College is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral Direction. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College is a popular choice for Funeral Direction majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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