Worsham College of Mortuary Science
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a private for-profit institution located in Wheeling, Illinois with approximately 183 undergraduate students enrolled. Worsham College of Mortuary Science has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,781 per year. Typical graduates earn $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
This is a strong option for students set on a career in mortuary science, offering a focused, career-specific program with a notably low median debt of just $12,000 at graduation — well below the national average. The trade-off is a modest earnings ceiling, with graduates typically earning around $48,100 a decade out, so if maximizing long-term income is your priority, this field may feel limiting. Worth considering if you have a clear passion for this profession and want to enter the workforce without significant loan burden.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (183 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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