Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Outcomes

Graduates earn a median of $55,695 ten years after graduation with relatively low debt burdens of $15,000. This creates a debt-to-income ratio of just 27%, well below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent only 3.4% of typical graduate income. The 95.2% employment rate reflects strong demand for licensed funeral directors and embalmers across the country. Most graduates enter family-owned funeral homes or large corporate chains like Service Corporation International. The specialized nature of mortuary science creates a protected job market with limited competition. Despite modest starting salaries that begin around $43,482, the low debt load and consistent employment opportunities make this a strong return on investment.