Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 12.0301

at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL

30.83 - Below AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,566

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$49,566

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

National median wage — Cosmetology

$34,970

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Cosmetology

+6%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Jefferson State Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Birmingham, AL. The program falls within the personal and culinary services field (CIP 12.0301) and prepares students for careers in funeral service, covering embalming, funeral directing, grief support, and the regulatory requirements of mortuary practice.

Jefferson State Community College also offers a shorter Funeral Service and Mortuary Science certificate at the one- to two-year level. Other programs available at the school include Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy, Construction Engineering Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students pursuing the mortuary science field in the Birmingham, AL area can explore both credential lengths to determine which best fits their career and time goals.

CIP 12.0301 — Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

Category: Cosmetology

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