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Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

Dallas, TX · City · 454 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation
About

The Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a specialized, career-focused institution widely recognized for its comprehensive training in mortuary science and funeral home operations. Its primary offerings include an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service and a Bachelor’s completion degree in Funeral Service Management, blending coursework in business ethics and grief counseling with extensive hands-on lab work in embalming and restorative art. The campus culture is close-knit and deeply professional, driven by a dedicated student body preparing for immediate entry into the bereavement care sector. As a member of the Pierce Mortuary Colleges network, the school stands out for combining traditional, practical clinical training with flexible online study options, expertly preparing graduates for state and national licensing examinations.

Location
Dallas, TX, 75227-4314 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
22 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,708
Avg net price
$22,825
Tuition
$17,640
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,399
$30–48k
$25,720
$48–75k
$13,310
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,945
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,866
Median debt
$12,820
Monthly loan payment
$136
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,666$12,903
Debt (90th percentile)
$14,000
Student Body
Men 18%Women 82%
25
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$20,090
Independent students
68%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
20%
Black
22%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time
Full-time faculty
36%
Avg faculty salary
$5,185/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,095
Federal loan rate
46%

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