Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 254 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $44,047 |
| All families (average) | $44,047 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate's Degree | $54,162 | +$19,353 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,424 | +$12,615 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.