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Mortuary Science in New Jersey

Mortuary Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 118 students earned their Mortuary Science degrees in NJ.

A Mortuary Science major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 66
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 52

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 800 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 New Jersey

In this state, mortuary science grads earn an average of $72,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,620.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer mortuary science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,416.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,374. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

Mortuary Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 18% $84,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cosmetology 2,419
Culinary Arts 167

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

View Nationwide Mortuary Science Report

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