Best Schools for Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science graduates earn a median of $62,550 within four years of graduating, ranking #146 out of 283 tracked majors. There are 6 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 217 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn $77,420 while University of Central Oklahoma graduates earn $54,571 — a $22,849 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science graduates see an average -9% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$62,550

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#146

of 283 Majors

217

Graduates

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science by State

Top Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$62,954

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

1yr: $47,187 (19)

Acceptance: 82.0%

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$60,203

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $25,194 (24)

1yr: $28,319 (31)

Acceptance: 90.4%

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public

$54,571

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $41,789 (20)

1yr: $40,408 (32)

Acceptance: 81.8%

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.3%

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $40,434 (18)

Grads: 18

Acceptance: 97.9%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Agricultural Public Services $36,020 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $36,018 Apparel and Textiles $35,971 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences $35,911 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $35,835 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies $35,723

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Funeral Service and Mortuary Science?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #1 for Funeral Service and Mortuary Science with median graduate earnings of $77,420 within four years of graduating. There are 6 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Funeral Service and Mortuary Science graduates earn?

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science graduates earn an average of $62,550 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $54,571 to $77,420 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Funeral Service and Mortuary Science program?

The average acceptance rate across Funeral Service and Mortuary Science programs is 87.6%. The most selective program is at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a 77.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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