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Mortuary Science in Louisiana

Mortuary Science Schools in Louisiana

19 students earned Mortuary Science degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Mortuary Science is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 52.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 780 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a mortuary science grad in the state is $47,320, compared to a typical salary of $57,620 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. 36% of the teachers are full time.

Mortuary Science Careers in LA

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 5% $67,650
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 0% $39,930
Embalmers -7% $47,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Cosmetology 3,726
Culinary Arts 367
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View all majors related to Mortuary Science

View Nationwide Mortuary Science Report

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