Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, MS

Personal & Culinary Services ASSOCIATE CIP 12.0301

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

22%

2 of 9

Female Graduates

78%

7 of 9

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,095

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $4,095 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare East Mississippi Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 12.0301

Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 9 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 22% male, 78% female

Is This Program Accredited?

Accredited by American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (ABFSE) Since about 1975 · Next review December 2030
The National Board Examination for funeral service requires graduation from an ABFSE-accredited program.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, DAPIP, as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited. DAPIP lists accreditation by program type, so confirm that it covers this specific credential with the school.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Embalmers

Average Starting Salary

$56,280

10-Year Job Growth

+1.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Embalmers SOC: 39-4011	$45,024	+1.3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Funeral Home Managers SOC: 11-9171	$61,464	+4.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers SOC: 39-4031	$39,840	+3.1%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$42,210

Peak Salary

$70,350

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (2)

● Speaking

● Active Listening

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name East Mississippi Community College

Location Scooba, MS

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,095

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $7,445

Average Net Price $4,341

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Program Information

CIP Code: 12.0301

CIP Family: 12

IPEDS ID: