Funeral Direction/Service at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in Pittsburgh, PA

Personal & Culinary Services Associate's CIP 12.0302

Total Graduates

56

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

34%

19 of 56

Female Graduates

66%

37 of 56

Program Popularity

#1
of 2 colleges nationally
50%
Produces more graduates than 50% of colleges offering this program
77
Total national graduates (Associate's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Funeral Direction/Service.
Degree Level Associate's
CIP Code 12.0302
Program Family Personal & Culinary Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 56 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 34% male, 66% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers

Primary Occupation
$49,800
Median Annual Salary
$31,470 $85,940
10th percentile 90th percentile
25,700 employed nationally +3.1% projected growth

Related Occupations

Funeral home managers +4.1%
$76,830

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

$76,830

10-Year Job Growth

+4.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$61,464+4.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$39,840+3.1%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$57,623

Peak Salary

$96,038

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (9)

Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

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)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
S
Social

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Empathetic
Patient

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Work Values

Service Orientation
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Helping others
Achievement
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

2

Do you value service orientation?

3

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

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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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.

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