Worsham College of Mortuary Science
- Worsham College of Mortuary Science, founded in 1911, is a private institution offering an Associates Degree in twelve months. The College is dedicated to educating men and women for the funeral service profession. Students attending Worsham College come from all 50 states and many foreign countries. New students are accepted into the program in March and September. The Worsham name is a highly respected one, and the merit and quality of its training are unquestioned. The character of an educational institution is reflected in many ways a committed and dedicated faculty, a strong academic program, a diverse and dynamic student population, and the achievements of its graduates. The pride we take in the success and prominence of so many of our alumni is our best evidence of the excellence of our college. Worsham graduates are among the outstanding leaders in the field of funeral service. The Worsham family shares a deep tradition. It is a tradition known to the new student who walks the hallways for the first time and to our dedicated alumni around the world.
School Highlights
Worsham College of Mortuary Science serves 118 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Worsham College of Mortuary Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five years.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
11 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Worsham College of Mortuary Science has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Worsham College of Mortuary Science diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
118 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
118 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
27%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
67%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,300
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
33%
66%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,758
$4,813
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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