Worsham College of Mortuary Science

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,950

2021 Average Net Price

$23,152

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

32 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

211

100% Full-Time

About

Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Worsham College of Mortuary Science were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (64 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (62 degrees), 5.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $22,950, which is $8,450 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $22,950, which is $8,450 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,152.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,950

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was $22,950. The cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $8,450 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$23,152

2021 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Worsham College of Mortuary Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,152. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Worsham College of Mortuary Science grew by 10.6%.

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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

$7,700

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was of $7,700 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 21.4% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Worsham College of Mortuary Science (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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 49 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.

Admissions

Worsham College of Mortuary Science received 32 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 28% annual growth. Out of those 32 applicants, 25 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 211 students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an overall enrollment yield of 76%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 32

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 78.1% (25 admissions from 32 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 72%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 28%, while admissions grew by 38.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a total enrollment of 211 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 211 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 62.6% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 211 students. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 211 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 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Worsham College of Mortuary Science (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Worsham College of Mortuary Science (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
132 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 62.6% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 43 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 (62 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (64 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (91 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 (8,549 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (91 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (91 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (91 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science

Most Common (2021)

64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.358 times less than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.79 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white (62 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
43 degrees awarded
White Male
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white female (43 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (19 degrees).

Operations

Worsham College of Mortuary Science employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are: Management, with 2 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$515k

2021 Salaries

4.36%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a median of $515k in salaries, a 4.36% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$65k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a total of $65k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.6% 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

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science were Management with 2 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 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 Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Worsham College of Mortuary Science.