by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in mortuary science.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for mortuary science list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in funeral & mortuary science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mortuary science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $33,688. This is less than $49,317, which is the national median of all mortuary science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 mortuary science majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in mortuary science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUC mortuary science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mortuary science majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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