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Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 40 students earned their Mortuary Science degrees in VA.

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

Education Levels of Funeral & 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 40

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Funeral & 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 Funeral & 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:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,959.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,312. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Funeral & 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

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