Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 43 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in funeral service and mortuary science earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
Other Majors at Des Moines Area Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $74,269 | $54,209 | #1 of 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,586 | $45,688 | #84 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $52,238 | $39,397 | #108 of 365 |
| Carpenters | $50,349 | $34,421 | #3 of 14 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,259 | $35,662 | #15 of 496 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $43,642 | $37,317 | #26 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,607 | $38,511 | #69 of 637 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,673 | $34,390 | #697 of 757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College funeral service and mortuary science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,355 one year after graduating and $67,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is funeral service and mortuary science at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for funeral service and mortuary science ($47,296), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.