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Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Cincinnati, OH · Suburb · 107 students
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Graduation rate
63% typical
$55,695
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$39,254 typical
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Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1882 as the nation’s oldest mortuary school, the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) is a premier private institution dedicated exclusively to funeral service and death care education. The college offers focused Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree programs that provide rigorous instruction in embalming, restorative art, grief psychology, and funeral home management. Students experience a close-knit, career-driven campus culture centered around extensive hands-on training in advanced, on-site clinical preparation laboratories. CCMS distinguishes itself through its rich historical legacy and exceptional industry outcomes, consistently graduating compassionate professionals with high board examination pass rates and strong job placement.


Wikipedia:Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) is a private mortuary science college in Cincinnati, Ohio. CCMS is the oldest school of its kind in the United States, tracing its history back to the Clarke School, which organized its first class on March 8, 1882. The school was later called the Cincinnati College of Embalming, arriving at the present name in 1966. CCMS offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in mortuary science.

Location
Cincinnati, OH, 45224-1462 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
14 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Cost of attendance$36,902
Same price for all students
Cost of attendance$36,902
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ccms.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$15,488
Housing$10,782
Food$10,782
Books & supplies$1,586
Personal expenses$4,170
Transportation$2,586
Total published by the school$36,902

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Outcomes
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,028
10 yrs after entry$55,695
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$12.5k–$24.6k
90th percentile$25,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — arts, music & design: $39,254 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 18%Women 82%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
26%
Family income
$36,901
Independent
53%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Two or more
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,028
After 10 yrs
$55,695
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science56
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$778,732
Faculty salary
$6,825/mo
Teaching spend
$8,653
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — arts, music & design
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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