Programs in Mortuary Science and Embalming
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This program prepares students for licensure as embalmers and morticians. It includes instruction in pathogenic microbiology, systematic pathology, thanatochemistry, gross anatomy, clinical mortuary science, embalming, restorative art, applicable laws and regulations, and special services such as cremation and preparations required by specific religious communities.
Top Schools For Mortuary Science and Embalming Programs
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Gupton Jones Funeral Service
Decatur, GA | $9,000 |
150 |
139 |
Associate (139) |
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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL | $6,930 |
2,661 |
20 |
Associate (20) |
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District of Columbia
Washington, DC | $14,000 |
4,770 |
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Malcolm X
Chicago, IL | $7,311 |
8,715 |
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Associate (3) |
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Ponce Paramedical College
Ponce, PR | Unknown |
3,105 |
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Mortuary Science and Embalming Statistics
| Degree Type Breakdown | Number of Degrees
Granted Last Year | Percentage
of Total |
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| Certificate |
6 |
4% |
| Associate |
144 |
96% |
| Bachelor's |
Not Available |
0% |
| Master's |
Not Available |
0% |
| Doctoral |
Not Available |
0% |
| Gender Breakdown | Number of Degrees
Granted Last Year | Percentage
of Total |
|---|
| Male |
54 |
36% |
| Female |
96 |
64% |
| Racial Breakdown | Number of Degrees
Granted Last Year | Percentage
of Total |
|---|
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
| Black or African American |
85 |
57% |
| Hispanic or Latino |
6 |
4% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native |
0 |
0% |
| White (Non-Hispanic) |
58 |
39% |
| Other/Unknown |
1 |
1% |
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| Job Title: | Adjunct Faculty - Mortuary Science |
| Description: | Requisition Number: 111485AJ Location: SAC - San Antonio College Department: SAC - Mortuary Science Minimum Education Associate in Applied Science in Mortuary Science; AND a bachelor's degree in discipline area. Minimum Experience Three...> |
| Company: | Alamo Colleges |
| Location: | San Antonio, TX |
| Posted: | 6/15/2013 |
| Source: | HigherEdJobs |
| Job Title: | Funeral Directors |
| Description: | ## Funeral directors, also called morticians and undertakers, manage funeral homes and arrange the details of a funeral. Full Description Funeral directors typically do the following: * Arrange transportation of the deceased * Prepare the...> |
| Company: | Truman College |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Posted: | 6/10/2013 |
| Source: | Bright.com |
| Job Title: | Instructor, Funeral Services (Part-Time) Continuous Sourcing |
| Description: | Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, to teach courses in the Funeral Service Program, participate in committee work and engage in direct instructional activities. Duties include teaching in laboratory settings when necessary and...> |
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