Compare 6 Funeral Direction/Service. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $46,582. Top programs: $61,401+.
With top graduates earning $61,401, Funeral Direction/Service stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Minnesota-Twin Cities first, with Funeral Direction/Service graduates earning $61,401 compared to the $47K average across all programs. Wayne State University follows at $53K, demonstrating how regional publics compete directly with better-known institutions in specialized fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $61,401
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
6.9% payment burden | Excellent
17.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,401 | 26 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $52,829 | 24 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Challenging |
| #3 | $47,058 | 21 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $44,854 | 26 | $21,000 | Manageable | $15,191 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $38,289 | 22 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,771 | High | |
| #6 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 7 | $27,000 | High | $24,041 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
