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Funeral & Mortuary Science in Illinois

Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Funeral & Mortuary Science Grads in Illinois

1,420 people in the state and 45,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Mortuary Science.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Funeral & Mortuary Science Jobs in Illinois

Mortuary Science grads earn an average of $67,388 in the state and $64,185 nationwide.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Mortuary Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 73% of applicants. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $24,800 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,772 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $5,300 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,341 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Funeral & Mortuary Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Mortuary Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Crematory Operators 8% $48,579
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers 0% $58,312
Funeral Home Managers -1% $179,553
Embalmers -3% $35,965

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mortuary Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Cosmetology 136,936
Culinary Arts 24,487
Casino Operations and Services 564
Other Personal & Culinary Services 101

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