Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, IL
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
87
Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,043
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$50,043
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Cosmetology programs in Illinois
Benchmark: $30,528 — average of 6 comparable programs
National median wage — Cosmetology
$34,970
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Cosmetology
+6%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a two- to four-year credential offered by a private for-profit institution located in Wheeling, IL. This program provides students with instruction in embalming, funeral directing, grief counseling, and the legal and ethical aspects of mortuary practice, preparing graduates for licensure as funeral service professionals.
This program falls within the funeral service and mortuary science field under CIP code 12.0301. Worsham College of Mortuary Science also offers a shorter Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate at the one- to two-year level, giving students options based on their prior preparation and scheduling needs. As a specialized institution in Wheeling, the college focuses exclusively on mortuary science education, providing students with a dedicated learning environment for this field.
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