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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in Illinois

135 students earned Mortuary Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Funeral & 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 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27
Bachelor’s Degree 20

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Funeral & 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 Funeral & 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:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
171 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $52,486 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,285. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,755 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,834. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,852 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,274.

Funeral & 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 Funeral & Mortuary Science

View Nationwide Funeral & Mortuary Science Report

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