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Mortuary Science in Mississippi

Mortuary Science Schools in Mississippi

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

In terms of popularity, Mortuary Science is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 39 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Mississippi

510 people in the state and 38,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mortuary science.

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Wages for Mortuary Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, mortuary science grads earn an average of $35,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,620.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,537 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

A typical student attending Holmes Community College will pay a net price of $5,936. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,133. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

Mortuary Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 2% $0
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 0% $31,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Cosmetology 872
Culinary Arts 320

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

View Nationwide Mortuary Science Report

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