Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

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#1

#1 Best College for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer in the U.S.

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL

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Annual Degrees Awarded

18

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Est. Net Price *

$4,440

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#2

#2 Best College for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer in the U.S.

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

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Annual Degrees Awarded

7

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Est. Net Price *

$3,094

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#3

#3 Best College for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer in the U.S.

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

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Est. Net Price *

$5,354

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#4

#4 Best College for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer in the U.S.

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

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Est. Net Price *

$15,021

Median Starting Salary

$47,183

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer programs prepare individuals for licensure as embalmers and morticians. Includes instruction in pathogenic microbiology, systematic pathology, thanatochemistry, gross anatomy, clinical mortuary science, embalming, restorative art, applicable laws and regulations, and special services such as cremation and preparations required by specific religious communities.

Illinois awards the most Associates degrees in Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer of all US states with 25 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer can expect approximately 80% percent of their classmates to be women and 20% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer is $33,350.

Popularity of Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer majors is Embalmers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer can prepare you for is Embalmers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
35
Female Students
28 (80%)
Male Students
7 (20%)

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