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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 141 students earned their Mortuary Science degrees in NC.

In this state, Funeral & Mortuary Science is the 26th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 74
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 67
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 67

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 34.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Funeral & Mortuary Science Grads in North Carolina

1,320 people in the state and 38,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mortuary science.

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Wages for Funeral & Mortuary Science Jobs in North Carolina

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $56,170 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $24,025 after graduation.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Embalmers 25% $0
Funeral Service Managers 10% $75,420
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 8% $56,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Cosmetology 2,549
Culinary Arts 811

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