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General Mortuary Science Basic Certificates
There are 58 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in General Mortuary Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of General Mortuary Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,332 degrees were awarded toGeneral Mortuary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Mortuary Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 386 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,679 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of General Mortuary Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General Mortuary Science 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 83 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Mortuary Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 60.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 25.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Mortuary Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 62 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Mortuary Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Mortuary Science students seeking a basic certificate is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. This school awarded 170 basic certificates in General 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.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 145 basic certificates in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their basic certificate in General 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 basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 114 basic certificates in General Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. 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 #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 83 basic certificates in General 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.
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Texas Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 54 basic certificates in General 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.
John A Gupton College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 48 basic certificates in General 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.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in General 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.
Brightpoint Community College is a popular choice for General Mortuary Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 45 basic certificates in General 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.
Arapahoe Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in General 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.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. This school awarded 36 basic certificates in General 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.
NUC University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Mortuary Science that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Direction/Service | 252 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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