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Mortuary Science in Illinois

Mortuary Science Schools in Illinois

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

In terms of popularity, Mortuary Science is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 80
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Bachelor’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,350 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 Illinois

In this state, mortuary science grads earn an average of $72,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,620.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Wheeling
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,713 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,152. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $41,805.

#3

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,232. Graduates earn an average $28,683 after graduation.

#4

City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

Chicago
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,140. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

Mortuary Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers -3% $93,440
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors -5% $61,390
Embalmers -8% $31,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Cosmetology 3,922
Culinary Arts 668

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

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