Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

www.gupton-jones.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,990

0.167% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,255

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.05%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

297

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

79.6%

78 Graduates

About

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (121 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (60 degrees), 1.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $11,990, which is $−2,510 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $11,990, which is $−2,510 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,255.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,990

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was $11,990. The cost of tuition at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is $−2,510 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$17,255

2021 Value

0.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,255. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service grew by 0.11%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,500

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was of $8,500 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.05%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was 2.05%, which represents 3 out of the 146 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 297 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 297 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% 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 57.2% Black or African American, 40.7% White, 0.673% Hispanic or Latino, 0.673% Two or More Races, 0.337% Asian, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.9%) and White Female (23.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 297 students. The full-time enrollment at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 297 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 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 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
170 enrolled students
White
121 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is 57.2% Black or African American, 40.7% White, 0.673% Hispanic or Latino, 0.673% Two or More Races, 0.337% Asian, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 41 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 (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (49 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (121 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (121 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 (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service.

General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science

Most Common (2021)

121 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, which is 0.494 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.494 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.02 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

92%

100% Completion Time

97%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 92% 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, 97% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
White
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is black or african american (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (49 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
40 degrees awarded
White Female
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is black or african american female (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (32 degrees).

Operations

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.11M

2021 Salaries

28.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service paid a median of $1.11M in salaries, a 28.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$187k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service paid a total of $187k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service.