# Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 12.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/funeral-service-and-mortuary-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $61,578 across 6 colleges (middle half $54,571–$67,172); median federal debt $25,416
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Cosmetology Services And Culinary Arts: median $44,671 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs And Head Cooks | 18% | $62,470 | 6.6% |
| Cooks | 7% | $36,640 | 6.8% |
| Food Service Managers | 5% | $69,390 | 5.8% |
| Morticians, Undertakers, And Funeral Arrangers | 3% | $55,010 | 3% |
| Bakers | 3% | $37,160 | 5.5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 2% | $35,230 | 2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MN): $77,420
2. Mid-America College of Funeral Service (IN): $67,172
3. Wayne State University (MI): $62,954
4. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (IL): $60,203
5. University of Central Oklahoma (OK): $54,571

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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