Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Colleges Under $25,000

Cypress College leads with an strong $4,683 net cost for funeral service education, nearly $10,000 below the next cheapest option. The field offers stable career prospects as America's aging population drives consistent demand for mortuary professionals. Nine programs under $25,000 span from California to New York, with graduates earning between $25,194 and $44,244 annually. Public universities dominate the affordable market, though private options like Point Park University remain accessible at $24,791.

Programs

$4,683 – $24,791

Net Price Range

$36,915

Avg. Program Earnings

57.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Cypress College Cypress, California	$4,683	$1,150	35.1%
2	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$14,773	$14,297	56.5%	75.3%
3	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001	$8,689	44.1%	94.9%
4	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois	$16,177	$13,244	56.3%	91.5%
5	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
6	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
7	University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa	$21,398	$10,964	73.1%	86.0%
8	Gannon University Erie, Pennsylvania	$23,206	$37,951	69.5%	80.9%
9	Point Park University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$24,791	$38,160	59.6%	82.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cypress College so affordable for funeral service education?

As a California community college, Cypress College charges just $1,150 in-state tuition and maintains a $4,683 net cost after aid. This makes it nearly three times cheaper than the next most affordable option at Wayne State University.

How do earnings compare across different funeral service programs?

University of Minnesota graduates earn the highest at $44,244 annually, while Southern Illinois University graduates start at $25,194. The $19,050 earnings gap often reflects regional cost of living differences and local market demand.

Where do public universities offer the best value for mortuary science?

SUNY Canton provides strong value with $15,001 net cost and $38,289 graduate earnings. University of Central Oklahoma offers similar earning potential at $41,789 with competitive in-state tuition of $8,522.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.