Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Brightpoint Community College
Ranked 1st of 4 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Brightpoint Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science earn a median $40,342 one year after graduating, rising to $55,111 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $50,096 for this field, ranking 1st of 4 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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