D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Decatur, Georgia 30035
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 62%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
F
31/100
Resources
D
41/100
Experience
F
30/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

451
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,636
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,466
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,417
Median debt at graduation
75%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$23,293$49,039-7%#20 of 24#18$15,937

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $223,871
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,771/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30035 (6.2% cap, Decatur)

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🏆 Where Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#23
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,950 $19,950

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
72%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 114 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service's top programs commonly pursue.

Funeral home managers
$77k/yr 32,100 jobs
Embalmers
$56k/yr 3,600 jobs
Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
$50k/yr 27,500 jobs

Student Demographics

451
Total Students
68%
Women
27%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 12%
Black 49%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%
Hybrid (Some Online) 7%
Fully Online 59%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%
25-64 (Adult) 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service?
Tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $19,950 for in-state students and $19,950 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service?
The graduation rate at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service a good school?
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service?
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service has a total enrollment of 451 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology