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2025 Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in New York

2 Colleges in New York
120 Mortuary Science Degrees Awarded
$44,007 Avg Early-Career Salary
Funeral & Mortuary Science isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #196 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 120 degrees in funeral & mortuary science annually.

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Associate Degrees in Mortuary Science

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Best Schools for Funeral & Mortuary Science in New York

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mortuary science degree levels they offer.

Top New York Schools in Mortuary Science

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$44,695 Median Starting Salary

Nassau Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in funeral & mortuary science. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the mortuary science program report average early career wages of $44,695.

More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from Nassau Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Mortuary Science Degrees Awarded
$47,982 Median Starting Salary

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a great option for students interested in a degree in funeral & mortuary science. Located in the city of New York, AAMI is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Funeral & Mortuary Science degree recipients from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service get an earnings boost of around $3,975 over the average earnings of funeral & mortuary science majors.

More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 172
Maryland 279 24
New Jersey 273 24
District of Columbia 188 6

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Funeral & Mortuary Science is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Mortuary Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science 107
Funeral Direction/Service 13

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Majors Similar to Mortuary Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cosmetology 5,436
Culinary Arts 1,807

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