Mortuary Science Degrees

The mortuary science program at Carl Sandburg College prepares students for a career as a funeral director and embalmer. The program focuses on providing an education that covers all aspects of funeral services, as well as hand-on experience with embalming. Program courses include: pathogenic microbiology, systematic pathology, thanatochemistry, gross anatomy, clinical mortuary science, embalming, restorative art, applicable laws and regulations, and special services such as cremation and preparations required by specific religious communities. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer mortuary science degrees.

The Mortuary Science program at Carl Sandburg College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation since 1997.

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Carl Sandburg College

15815 S Rob Roy Dr, Oak Forest, IL

Carl Sandburg College, located Galesburg, Illinois, was founded in 1966 to serve residents in its service area of west-central Illinois. The school maintains a second campus in Carthage, an extension location in Bushnell, and several off campus learning center sites in various other location. The school offers over fifty career programs, as well as continuing education and adult education programs as part of its commitment to community development. The school maintains ties with nearby institutions and organizations in order to expand its offerings and capabilities.

Academics

Carl Sandburg College offers programs that allow for academic transfer and workforce development through career training. Academic transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost prior to transferring to a college or university to complete the final two years. Workforce development is achieved through career training programs in a high demand field or industry that take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Auto Mechanics Technology
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Carl Sandburg College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that admits ant students that are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Enrollment is achieved through the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, as well as paying school fees. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for $1,500 scholarship.

Students Enrolled in the Mortuary Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carl Sandburg College offers an associate's degree program in mortuary science.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Embalmers

Description

Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, embalmers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $31070
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $41750

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).