Worsham College of Mortuary Science

www.worsham.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $25,000
    5.04% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $23,996
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    92%
    25 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    183
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    73.7%
    14 Graduates

    About

    Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Worsham College of Mortuary Science were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (85 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (77 degrees), 3.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $25,000, which is $10,103 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $25,000, which is $10,103 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 $23,996.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $25,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was $25,000. The cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $10,103 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $23,996
    2024 Value
    0.297%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Worsham College of Mortuary Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,996. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Worsham College of Mortuary Science grew by 0.297%.

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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

    $8,400
    Room and Board
    $1,495
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was of $8,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,495. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.7% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    89%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 55.3% with respect to 2023, when 38% 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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    Admissions

    Worsham College of Mortuary Science received 25 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.6% annual growth. Out of those 25 applicants, 23 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92% acceptance rate.

    There were 183 students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an overall enrollment yield of 69.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    92%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    23
    Accepted Out of 25

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 92% (23 admissions from 25 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.6%, while admissions grew by 43.8%.

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    SAT Scores

    25%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    25% of enrolled first-time students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a total enrollment of 183 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.09% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.1%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (12.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 183 students. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    88%
    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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      130 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      27 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      22 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 71% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.09% Asian. 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, 57 more women than men received degrees from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (85 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (103 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (103 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (103 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (103 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    23
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    80
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.287 times less than the 80 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 3.48 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    69%
    100% Completion Time
    69%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      77 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      57 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      51 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (51 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a total salary expenditure of 2.77M. Worsham College of Mortuary Science employs 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Female Associate professor (2), and Male Associate professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are: Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $725k
    2024 Salaries
    0.385%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a median of $725k in salaries, which represents 26.2% of their overall expenditure ($2.77M) and a 0.385% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 25.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $235k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a total of $235k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science were Management with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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