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2026 Best Funeral & Mortuary Science Associate’s Degree Schools

35 Colleges in the United States
1,883 Funeral & Mortuary Science Degrees Awarded
$44,723 Avg Early-Career Salary

Funeral & Mortuary Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their funeral & mortuary science programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 76 schools to find the best for funeral & mortuary science students.

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Best Schools for Funeral & Mortuary Science in the United States

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

Top Schools in Funeral & Mortuary Science

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No school ranked higher than Ogeechee Technical College this year for funeral & mortuary science. Ogeechee Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Statesboro. Ogeechee Technical College awarded about 26 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, funeral & mortuary science degree recipients from Ogeechee Technical College generally make around $35,521. Ogeechee Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,894 in student loans. See the full funeral & mortuary science program report for Ogeechee Technical College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Students looking for a strong funeral & mortuary science program will find one at Nassau Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. About 26 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from Nassau Community College earn around $44,695 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,942. See the full funeral & mortuary science program report for Nassau Community College

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Miami Dade College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in funeral & mortuary science, ranking #3. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. There were roughly 30 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from Miami Dade College earn around $40,267 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. See the full funeral & mortuary science program report for Miami Dade College

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Students looking for a strong funeral & mortuary science program will find one at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. There were roughly 18 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn a median of $60,000 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,695. More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Students looking for a strong funeral & mortuary science program will find one at Salt Lake Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 10 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, funeral & mortuary science degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Salt Lake Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. About 24 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $49,355 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Des Moines Area Community College

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John A Gupton College
Nashville, TN

John A Gupton College landed the #7 spot for funeral & mortuary science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. John A Gupton College awarded about 72 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from John A Gupton College earn around $46,141 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,257. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for John A Gupton College

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Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #8 spot for funeral & mortuary science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chandler. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 28 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $39,549 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,682. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 33 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, funeral & mortuary science degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College generally make around $43,216. Typical student debt for the program is $13,129. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #10 for funeral & mortuary science this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public university. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 27 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College earn around $38,325 in the first couple years of their career. Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,296 in student loans. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Mt Hood Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Gresham. About 28 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Mt Hood Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the funeral & mortuary science program make about $53,948 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,767. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Mt Hood Community College

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Jefferson State Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 40 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $49,566 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,083 to complete this degree. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Jefferson State Community College

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Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. There were roughly 60 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, funeral & mortuary science degree recipients from Fayetteville Technical Community College generally make around $44,521. Typical student debt for the program is $21,719. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College earned the #14 position for funeral & mortuary science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 43 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Cypress College

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John Tyler Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. About 45 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at John Tyler Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their funeral & 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. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for John Tyler Community College

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Hudson Valley Community College earned the #16 position for funeral & mortuary science this year. Located in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public university. About 11 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their funeral & 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. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Hudson Valley Community College

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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College landed the #17 spot for funeral & mortuary science this year. Located in the town of Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College is a mid-sized public university. About 14 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Carl Sandburg College in the most recent year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Carl Sandburg College earn a median of $48,534 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,604. More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from Carl Sandburg College

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Mercer County Community College came in at #18 for funeral & 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 funeral & mortuary science degrees in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Mercer County Community College earn a median of $45,389 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree. See the full funeral & mortuary science program report for Mercer County Community College

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College came in at #19 for funeral & mortuary science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of East Hartford. There were roughly 22 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Goodwin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from Goodwin College earn around $45,261 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,243. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Goodwin College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University came in at #20 for funeral & mortuary science this year. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public institution. Roughly 3% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, funeral & mortuary science degree recipients from Vincennes University generally make around $44,581. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from Vincennes University

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Northeast Texas Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, Northeast Texas Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 20 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Texas Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their funeral & mortuary science degree from Northeast Texas Community College earn around $37,839 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,089. More information about a degree in funeral & mortuary science from Northeast Texas Community College

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Northampton County Area Community College came in at #22 for funeral & mortuary science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bethlehem. There were roughly 24 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Northampton County Area Community College in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of $39,949 early in their careers. Northampton County Area Community College graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for Northampton County Area Community College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best funeral & mortuary science schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. About 10 funeral & mortuary science degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $46,748 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,139 to complete this degree. See the full funeral & mortuary science program report for Florida State College At Jacksonville

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The Community College Of Baltimore County landed the #24 spot for funeral & mortuary science this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the funeral & mortuary science program make about $52,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete this degree. Get the full funeral & mortuary science details for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Arapahoe Community College landed the #25 spot for funeral & mortuary science this year. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 41 funeral & mortuary science students who graduated with this degree at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent data year. Funeral & Mortuary Science graduates of Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $50,953 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,675. Read more about the funeral & mortuary science program at Arapahoe Community College

Rest of the Top 49 Funeral & Mortuary Science Schools

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

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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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 Funeral & Mortuary Science Degree Levels

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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 · 76 schools evaluated.

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