Worsham College of Mortuary Science

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,800

2023 Average Net Price

$23,925

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.7%

22 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

187

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.2%

9 Graduates

About

Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Worsham College of Mortuary Science were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (87 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (70 degrees), 4.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $23,800, which is $8,636 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $23,800, which is $8,636 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,925.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was $23,800. The cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $8,636 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$23,925

2023 Value

5.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Worsham College of Mortuary Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,925. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Worsham College of Mortuary Science grew by 5.56%.

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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was of $8,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.91% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2022, when 39% 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 22 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 29.4% annual growth. Out of those 22 applicants, 16 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.7% acceptance rate.

There were 187 students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 22

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 72.7% (16 admissions from 22 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 29.4%, while admissions grew by 23.1%.

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

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2023 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 187 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 187 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 74.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.535% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% Asian.

Students enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.9%), followed by White Male (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 187 students. The full-time enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 187 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 70.4% 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

83%

2023 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 83%. 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 (2023)

White
140 enrolled students
Black or African American
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 74.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.535% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 48 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 (70 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (87 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 2023).

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 2023).

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 (2023)

87 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 87 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is 0.351 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (74).

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 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.351 times less than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.85 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 78% 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, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
51 degrees awarded
White Male
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is white female (51 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (19 degrees).

Operations

Worsham College of Mortuary Science employs 2 Associate professors. Most academics at Worsham College of Mortuary Science are Male Associate professor (1), and Female 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

$722k

2023 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a median of $722k in salaries, a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.36% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$140k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Worsham College of Mortuary Science paid a total of $140k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, 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 (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 1 employees.

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

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