by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mortuary science.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for mortuary science list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in funeral & mortuary science. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mortuary science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCO is $40,408. This is less than $40,421, which is the national median of all mortuary science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCO, mortuary science students borrow a median amount of $27,143 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,473 for all mortuary science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mortuary science majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mortuary science from UCO in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in mortuary science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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