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Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Cincinnati, OH · Suburb · 107 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1882 as the nation’s oldest mortuary school, the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) is a premier private institution dedicated exclusively to funeral service and death care education. The college offers focused Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree programs that provide rigorous instruction in embalming, restorative art, grief psychology, and funeral home management. Students experience a close-knit, career-driven campus culture centered around extensive hands-on training in advanced, on-site clinical preparation laboratories. CCMS distinguishes itself through its rich historical legacy and exceptional industry outcomes, consistently graduating compassionate professionals with high board examination pass rates and strong job placement.


Wikipedia:Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) is a private mortuary science college in Cincinnati, Ohio. CCMS is the oldest school of its kind in the United States, tracing its history back to the Clarke School, which organized its first class on March 8, 1882. The school was later called the Cincinnati College of Embalming, arriving at the present name in 1966. CCMS offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in mortuary science.

Location
Cincinnati, OH, 45224-1462 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
14 mi away
Cost

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,028
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,695
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,500$24,596
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,000
Student Body
Men 18%Women 82%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
Median family income
$36,901
Independent students
53%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Two or more
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,028
10 years after entry
$55,695
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science56
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Institutional
Endowment
$778,732
Classification
Special Focus (Law)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Avg faculty salary
$6,825/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,653
Federal loan rate
66%

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