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Mortuary Science in Virginia

Mortuary Science Schools in Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Mortuary Science is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mortuary Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 53

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Mortuary Science Grads in Virginia

There are 1,030 people in the state and 38,210 people in the nation working in mortuary science jobs.

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Wages for Mortuary Science Jobs in Virginia

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $57,930 in the state and $57,620 nationwide.

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

#1

John Tyler Community College

Chester
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

In their early career, John Tyler Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,460. 33% of the teachers are full time. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,677 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Mortuary Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers mortuary science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Funeral Service Managers 6% $118,290
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 2% $55,980
Embalmers 0% $37,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Cosmetology 1,085
Culinary Arts 357

View all majors related to Mortuary Science

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