Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa • Certificate
Median Earnings
$49,183
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,183
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
National Average
$41,684
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,439
All programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
59
Completers (IPEDS)
31
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$9,500
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$79/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,183
Median Earnings
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science | $53,938 | $15,333 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | $51,522 | $10,500 |
| Des Moines Area Community College (this school) | $49,183 | $9,500 |
| Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | $47,424 | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | $44,851 | — |
| Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | $22,929 | — |
| Antilles School of Technical Careers | $21,940 | — |
Other Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology | $66,710 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,093 | $10,167 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $61,054 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $59,066 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $58,997 | $15,075 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,697 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $56,356 | $8,770 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $54,641 | — |
| Homeland Security | $54,209 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $52,107 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.