by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in mortuary science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mortuary science majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in funeral & mortuary science. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mortuary science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $51,139. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,421 for all mortuary science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, mortuary science students borrow a median amount of $24,875 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 mortuary science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in mortuary science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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