by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NWCC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mortuary science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The mortuary science major at NWCC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Funeral & Mortuary Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NWCC paid an average of $260 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $160 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Fees | $260 | $2,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,115 | $3,115 |
Learn more about NWCC tuition and fees.
NWCC does not offer an online option for its mortuary science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWCC Online Learning page.
The mortuary science program at NWCC awarded 8 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a associate's in mortuary science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 28 |