Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

Associate's degree · Jefferson State Community College · Birmingham, AL

CIP 12.03

$49,566Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,719Median earnings 3 years after

$46,158Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $49,566 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,962 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,314–$68,885).

Other programs at Jefferson State Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$63,811
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$51,826
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$47,796
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate's degree$38,981
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$37,085
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$28,176
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$25,648
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate's degree$24,870
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$34,776
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$35,779
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$36,925
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$30,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$21,591
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$27,313
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$60,202
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceUndergraduate certificate$47,877
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$47,360
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$54,123

Frequently asked questions

How much do Funeral Service and Mortuary Science graduates from Jefferson State Community College make?

The median salary is $49,566 one year after graduation and $46,158 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.