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Mortuary Science in Tennessee

Mortuary Science Schools in Tennessee

In 2021-2022, 58 students earned their Mortuary Science degrees in TN.

In this state, Mortuary Science is the 26th most popular major out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 44
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Tennessee

1,170 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 Tennessee

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $51,580 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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

#1

John A Gupton College

Nashville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
191 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $11,128.

#2

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,067. 89% of students get financical aid.

Mortuary Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 10% $71,630
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 7% $47,130
Embalmers 5% $45,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Cosmetology 2,270
Culinary Arts 104

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

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