C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
79/100 · earnings-weighted

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Wheeling, Illinois 60090
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: 69%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
D
36/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
F
27/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

187
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,574
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,834
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,024
Median debt at graduation
73.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24
Median ACT
59.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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$44,194$60,198+27%——$15,333

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.

For parents & investors

The Worsham College of Mortuary Science Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $321,083
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,121/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60090 (5.2% cap, Wheeling)

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🏆 Where Worsham College of Mortuary Science Ranks

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

#12
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $23,800 $23,800

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
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 103 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Worsham College of Mortuary Science'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

187
Total Students
77%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 11%
Black 13%
Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Fully Online 75%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $23,800 for in-state students and $23,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
The graduation rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science a good school?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science has a total enrollment of 187 students.

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