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 |
7 |
Associate (7) |
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Malcolm X
Chicago, IL | $7,311 |
8,715 |
3 |
Associate (3) |
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Ponce Paramedical College
Ponce, PR | Unknown |
3,105 |
0 |
Certificate (0) |
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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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