Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

www.gupton-jones.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $19,950
    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,629
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    338
    60.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    75%
    138 Graduates

    About

    Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (114 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. 68.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (62 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $19,950, which is $5,053 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $19,950, which is $5,053 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,629.

    In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $19,950
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was $19,950. The cost of tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $5,053 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $26,629
    2024 Value
    23.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,629. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service grew by 23.5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,625
    Room and Board
    $1,625
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was of $10,625 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 25% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,625. The cost of books and supplies increased by Infinityk% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    89%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    22%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    89% of undergraduate students at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 78% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 338 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 205 students and the part-time enrollment is 133. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.6% Black or African American, 36.1% White, and 10.4% Hispanic or Latino.

    Students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.6%), followed by White Female (17.5%) and White Male (17.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    60.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 338 students. The full-time enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 205 and the part-time enrollment is 133. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      181 enrolled students
    2. White
      122 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      35 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 53.6% Black or African American, 36.1% White, and 10.4% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 42 more women than men received degrees from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is black or african american (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (114 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Chefs & head cooks
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Chief executives & legislators
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Restaurants & Food Services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    36
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    78
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, which is 0.462 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.462 times less than the 78 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.17 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    37%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      62 degrees awarded
    2. White
      42 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is black or african american (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    5.26% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      70 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      45 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      44 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is black or african american female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (45 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had a total salary expenditure of 7.69M. Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.09M
    2024 Salaries
    39.4%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service paid a median of $3.09M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($7.69M) and a 39.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 32.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 49.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $456k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service paid a total of $456k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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