Worsham College of Mortuary Science
- Graduation Rate
- 72% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $61,574 A-
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $26,781 D
- 56% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 92% D
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 12.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,185,710.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduates earn 51% more than the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 183
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Worsham College of Mortuary Science
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 92% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $26,781 a year after grants and scholarships — 56% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $61,574 ten years after enrolling — 51% above the typical college, against $15,024 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Worsham College of Mortuary Science is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Worsham College of Mortuary Science? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Worsham College of Mortuary Science, located in Wheeling, Illinois, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 92%. Admitted students typically arrive with a mid-range ACT score around 24. The graduation rate is roughly 72%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- ACT Midpoint
- 24
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $6,528
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.46
- Applicants
- 17
- Admitted
- 13
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $20,500, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $26,781. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,162 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $15,024 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $20,500
- Out-of-State
- $20,500
- Avg Net Price
- $26,781
- Median Debt
- $15,024
- Pell Grant Rate
- 59%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 89%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $26,162
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $27,245
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Worsham College of Mortuary Science — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Worsham College of Mortuary Science earn a median of $61,574, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $58,834
- 8 Years
- $54,447
- 10 Years
- $61,574
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.24x
- Earning > $25K
- 68%
Earnings Trajectory
How Worsham Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Worsham College of Mortuary Science delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $26,781/year ($107,124 total). Graduates earn $61,574 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,292,834 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,185,710 (12.1× your investment). The median debt is $15,024, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 72% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $107,124
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,292,834
- Net Return
- $1,185,710
- ROI Multiple
- 12.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $26,781
- Median Debt
- $15,024
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 72%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Worsham College of Mortuary Science awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $47,361 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Worsham College of Mortuary Science's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Worsham College of Mortuary Science? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Worsham College of Mortuary Science, located in Wheeling, Illinois, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 92%. Admitted students typically arrive with a mid-range ACT score around 24. The graduation rate is roughly 72%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is $20,500, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $26,781. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,162 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $15,024 in federal student loans.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Worsham College of Mortuary Science earn a median of $61,574, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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