Best Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$610
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,066
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jefferson State Community College
Grad rate: 22.4% |
AL | +$42,636 | $44,851 | $14,384 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Des Moines Area Community College
Grad rate: 34.0% |
IA | -$19,894 | $43,476 | $15,664 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Grad rate: 75.0% |
IL | -$24,574 | $43,316 | $30,150 | $15,366 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Degrees by State
Browse Funeral Service and Mortuary Science programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.