F
Poor
Score: 33/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77090
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
D
36/100
Experience
F
25/100
Prestige
F
21/100

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

382
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$37,786
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,813
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
54.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,110
Average SAT
40.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

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$47,424—————

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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $248,488
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,091/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77067 (6.6% cap, Houston)

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🏆 Where Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Ranks

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

#27
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,213 $15,213

Financial Aid

51%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
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 170 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Commonwealth Institute 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

382
Total Students
78%
Women
27%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic 29%
Black 31%
Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%
Fully Online 79%

📊 Age Distribution

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Commonwealth Institute 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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Tuition at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is $15,213 for in-state students and $15,213 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
The graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service a good school?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has a Repit College Score of 33/100 (Grade: F). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): 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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has a total enrollment of 382 students.

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