Major:
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Major

Description: A program that generally prepares individuals for careers in the funeral service industry and for licensure as funeral service directors or morticians. Includes instruction in the basic elements of mortuary science and the business, counseling, and operational aspects of funeral service.

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Salary Info:


MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE: $44,280
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE: $21.29*

TOTAL EMPLOYEED NATIONALLY: 6,780

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science?

•Embalmers

•Funeral Service Managers

•Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors

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