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2026 Best General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science Associate’s Degree Schools

34 Colleges in the United States
1,650 General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science Degrees Awarded
$44,562 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 62 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general funeral service & mortuary science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in general funeral service & mortuary science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science

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Leading the list is Ogeechee Technical College, our #1 school for general funeral service & mortuary science. Ogeechee Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Statesboro. There were roughly 26 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Ogeechee Technical College in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of Ogeechee Technical College earn a median of $35,521 early in their careers. Ogeechee Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,894 in student loans. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Ogeechee Technical College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 26 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of Nassau Community College earn a median of $44,695 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,942 to complete this degree. Read more about the general funeral service & mortuary science program at Nassau Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Miami Dade College one of the top schools for general funeral service & mortuary science. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. About 30 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $40,267 in their early career. Miami Dade College graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Miami Dade College

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science, landing the #4 spot this year. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 10 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $42,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Salt Lake Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Des Moines Area Community College one of the top schools for general funeral service & mortuary science. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. About 24 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $49,355 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full general funeral service & mortuary science program report for Des Moines Area Community College

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John A Gupton College
Nashville, TN

John A Gupton College landed the #6 spot for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. John A Gupton College awarded about 51 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $46,141 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,257 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from John A Gupton College

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Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 28 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $39,549 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,682. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Kansas City. About 33 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general funeral service & mortuary science degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College earn around $43,216 in the first couple years of their career. Kansas City Kansas Community College graduates carry a median of $13,129 in student loans. See the full general funeral service & mortuary science program report for Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Mt Hood Community College placed #9 among the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Gresham. Mt Hood Community College awarded about 28 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $53,948 in their early career. Mt Hood Community College graduates carry a median of $18,767 in student loans. Read more about the general funeral service & mortuary science program at Mt Hood Community College

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Jefferson State Community College placed #10 among the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. About 40 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general funeral service & mortuary science degree from Jefferson State Community College earn around $49,566 in the first couple years of their career. Jefferson State Community College graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Jefferson State Community College

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Fayetteville Technical Community College placed #11 among the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public institution. Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded about 60 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $44,521 early in their careers. Fayetteville Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $21,719 in student loans. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. About 43 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Cypress College in the most recent year. Read more about the general funeral service & mortuary science program at Cypress College

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John Tyler Community College landed the #13 spot for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. John Tyler Community College awarded about 45 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general funeral service & mortuary science degree from John Tyler Community College earn around $49,205 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,262. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from John Tyler Community College

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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. Hudson Valley Community College awarded about 11 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general funeral service & mortuary science degree from Hudson Valley Community College earn around $43,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,868. See the full general funeral service & mortuary science program report for Hudson Valley Community College

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Mercer County Community College came in at #15 for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Mercer County Community College awarded about 27 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of Mercer County Community College earn a median of $45,389 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Mercer County Community College

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College placed #16 among the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of East Hartford. About 22 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Goodwin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $45,261 in their early career. Goodwin College graduates carry a median of $29,243 in student loans. Read more about the general funeral service & mortuary science program at Goodwin College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Vincennes. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. Vincennes University awarded about 12 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general funeral service & mortuary science degree recipients from Vincennes University generally make around $44,581. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. See the full general funeral service & mortuary science program report for Vincennes University

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Northeast Texas Community College earned the #18 position for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Set in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, Northeast Texas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeast Texas Community College awarded about 20 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general funeral service & mortuary science degree from Northeast Texas Community College earn around $37,839 in the first couple years of their career. Northeast Texas Community College graduates carry a median of $15,089 in student loans. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Northeast Texas Community College

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Northampton County Area Community College landed the #19 spot for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a large public university. Northampton County Area Community College awarded about 24 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $39,949 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from Northampton County Area Community College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville earned the #20 position for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. About 10 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $46,748 in their early career. Florida State College At Jacksonville graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Florida State College At Jacksonville

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The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. There were roughly 12 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of The Community College Of Baltimore County earn a median of $52,440 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,038. See the full general funeral service & mortuary science program report for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Arapahoe Community College came in at #22 for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Littleton. About 41 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general funeral service & mortuary science degree recipients from Arapahoe Community College generally make around $50,953. Arapahoe Community College graduates carry a median of $22,675 in student loans. Read more about the general funeral service & mortuary science program at Arapahoe Community College

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North Shore Community College placed #23 among the best general funeral service & mortuary science schools. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 general funeral service & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science graduates of North Shore Community College earn a median of $51,255 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,145. More information about a degree in general funeral service & mortuary science from North Shore Community College

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

Cape Cod Community College earned the #24 position for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Located in the city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 18 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Cape Cod Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $47,939 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,669 to complete this degree. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Cape Cod Community College

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Piedmont Technical College came in at #25 for general funeral service & mortuary science this year. Set in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 14 general funeral service & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Piedmont Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general funeral service & mortuary science program make about $35,693 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,652. Get the full general funeral service & mortuary science details for Piedmont Technical College

Rest of the Top 45 General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general funeral service & mortuary science ranking:

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
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American River College
Sacramento, CA
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
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Other General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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