Compare 8 Funeral Direction/Service. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $56,082. Top programs: $77,420+.
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 | $77,420 | 15 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $67,172 | 31 | $16,666 | Excellent | $7,500 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $62,954 | 31 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #4 | $60,203 | 19 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $54,571 | 20 | $21,000 | Good | $15,191 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $52,985 | 44 | $15,000 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $38,289 | 13 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,771 | High | |
| #8 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 6 | $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 →
