Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC

Personal & Culinary Services Certificate CIP 12.0303

Total Graduates

35

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

34%

12 of 35

Female Graduates

66%

23 of 35

Annual Tuition

$5,430

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 12.0303
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 35 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 34% male, 66% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Embalmers

Primary Occupation
$56,280
Median Annual Salary
$35,160 $78,740
10th percentile 90th percentile
3,420 employed nationally +1.3% projected growth

Related Occupations

Crematory operators +3.3%
$42,880

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$42,880

10-Year Job Growth

+3.3%

Career Readiness Score

0/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Crematory Operators SOC: 39-4012
$34,304+3.3%
0%
primary100% confidence
Embalmers SOC: 39-4011
$45,024+1.3%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$32,160

Peak Salary

$53,600

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (0)

No specific skills data available

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

0%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

R
Realistic
C
Conventional
S
Social

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented
Empathetic
Patient

💡 Interests

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Work Values

Speaking
Active Listening
Helping others
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

2

Do you value speaking?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Greenwood, SC

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $5,430
Out-of-State Tuition $6,678
Average Net Price $11,126

Program Information

CIP Code: 12.0303
CIP Family: 12
IPEDS ID:
0 of 3
+ Add school+ Add school+ Add school
Compare Now