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Worsham College Of Mortuary Science

Worsham College is also known as the Worsham College of Mortuary Science. It is a private, two-year, for-profit institution located in Wheeling, Illinois. Albert Worsham established the college as the Worsham College of Embalming on March 17, 1911. The college offers a diploma program in mortuary science. It also offers an associate’s degree in applied science program. Practical training is provided to students in Worsham College’s well-equipped laboratories.

The Worsham College of Mortuary Science is home to organizations such as the National Funeral Directors Association, the American Board of Funeral Service Education and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. The institute provides financial aid to needy and eligible students. Job placement assistance is also offered to all students.

Campus Location

495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
USA
Main Tel: (847) 808-8444
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate511
1-2 year certificate391

Students

Student enrollment was 104 in 2007-2008 (145 full-time equivalent).

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Worsham College Of Mortuary Science participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Worsham College Of Mortuary Science:

Schools Similar to Worsham College Of Mortuary Science

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Commonwealth Institute of Funeral ServiceHouston, TX122
2Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary SciencePittsburgh, PA180
3FINE Mortuary CollegeNorwood, MA70
4John A Gupton CollegeNashville, TN123
5Dallas Institute of Funeral ServiceDallas, TX127
6John Tyler Community CollegeChester, VA8,082
7Jefferson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL7,944
8Saint Louis Community College-Forest ParkSaint Louis, MO7,230
9Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS5,801

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Worsham College Of Mortuary Science Highlights

  • Many students concentrating in funeral and mortuary science.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (90 awarded)

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

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