Worsham College of Mortuary Science

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,800

3.7% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$22,664

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

17 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

190

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

78.3%

18 Graduates

About

Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Worsham College of Mortuary Science were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (55 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 100 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (71 degrees), 5.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $23,800, which is $8,859 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 47 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $23,800, which is $8,859 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,664.

In 2022, 39% of undergraduate students attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,800

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was $23,800. The cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $8,859 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Worsham College of Mortuary Science (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,664

2022 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Worsham College of Mortuary Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,664. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Worsham College of Mortuary Science grew by 2.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Worsham College of Mortuary Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$7,850

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was of $7,850 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.95% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 23.5% with respect to 2021, when 51% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 47 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 17 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 46.9% annual growth. Out of those 17 applicants, 13 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 190 students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2022. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an overall enrollment yield of 92.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 17

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 76.5% (13 admissions from 17 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 78.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 46.9%, while admissions declined by 48%.

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

33%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Worsham College of Mortuary Science had a total enrollment of 190 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 190 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 68.9% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 2.63% Asian, 0.526% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.526% Two or More Races, and 0.526% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.2%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 190 students. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 190 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 71.2% 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

88%

2022 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 (73%), 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 (2022)

White
131 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 68.9% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 2.63% Asian, 0.526% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.526% Two or More Races, and 0.526% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 38 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 (71 degrees awarded). There were 5.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (55 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (100 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 (8,521 people), Cooks (3,235 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,785 people), Food service managers (2,333 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,142 people).

The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

55 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 55 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is 0.449 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

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 2022, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.449 times less than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.23 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
71 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white (71 degrees awarded). There were 5.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

2% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
46 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white female (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

Operations

Worsham College of Mortuary Science employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (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

$644k

2022 Salaries

25.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a median of $644k in salaries, a 25.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.36% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 26.4% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$141k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a total of $141k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2022, 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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

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

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