FAQs
Here you will find answers to many common questions that prospective students have as they consider going to mortuary school. We try to cover all the basics, but if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
The Associate of Science degree in Mortuary Science programs at Worsham College are accredited programs that train students to work in funeral service. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics from embalming to the psychology of grief. Students gain exposure to ceremonies from several major world religions, instruction on financial management from a local bank, and professional development opportunities. Graduates leave our program fully equipped to begin careers as funeral directors and embalmers.
New classes start each year in May and September. Classes are held during the weekdays with a rotating schedule throughout the program. You should be available for courses from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm each day during the week. These hours will vary during the different semesters and will be extended for the laboratory portion of the program.
Our Associate of Science Degree programs take 16 months to complete.
Embalming lab work is included in the curriculum of our mortuary science degree programs. Our curriculum includes over 20 weeks of embalming lessons at the Medical Examiner’s Office. Students will have all the necessary skills to become qualified embalmers after graduation.
Annual tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $26,000 for our campus program. This includes all classes, lab fees, equipment, the crematory operators’ certification, funeral director arranger training, and more. To discover everything included in the cost of tuition at Worsham College please visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page.
The Worsham online degree program has all the necessary prerequisites built into the program. Therefore, it is not required to take specific college courses prior to enrolling in our online program.
Applicants who do not have at least 12 college credits must meet one of the following admissions requirements:
• Graduate from high school in the top 25% of graduating class
• SAT combined score of 1100
• ACT composite score of 24 (must take the science portion)
• Subject score above 270 in Worsham entrance exam provided by ACCUPLACER
Some states may require additional college credits beyond your Worsham degree or diploma in order to obtain licensure and practice as a funeral service professional. The amount of college credit required depends on the state in which you intend to practice after graduation.
Visit our State Licensing page for more information about individual state requirements.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a funeral home manager in 2021 was $74,000. The median salary for morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers in 2021 was $48,950. Jobs in this industry are expected to grow by 4% from 2020 to 2030.
See our page dedicated to information about the entrance exam for answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you need additional information, you are welcome to speak with a member of our staff at 847.808.8444 and we will be happy to assist.