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 UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in mortuary science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mortuary science majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools | 2 |
| Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in funeral & mortuary science. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mortuary science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $60,367. This is higher than $49,317, which is the national median for all mortuary science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of mortuary science bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in mortuary science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mortuary science majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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