Funeral & Mortuary Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science is offered at 69 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science.
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Education Levels of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,676 degrees were awarded toFuneral & Mortuary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Funeral & Mortuary Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 466 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,760 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 214 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 236 |
Earnings of Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science of $46,034 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,303 |
| 4 years | $46,034 |
| 5 years | $51,822 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Funeral & Mortuary Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 170 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 168 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 103 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John A Gupton College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Texas Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer County Community College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brightpoint Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arapahoe Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Funeral & Mortuary Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Funeral & Mortuary Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Funeral & Mortuary Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Funeral & Mortuary Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 2,332 |
| Funeral Direction/Service | 252 |
| Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer | 64 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other | 28 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Funeral & Mortuary Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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