Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program located in Houston, Texas. This page summarizes the key cost and outcome data you should review before applying.
Quick Facts
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Program type: Specialized mortuary college path
- Degree type: associate
- Ownership: private_nonprofit
- In-state tuition: $15,313 per year
- Out-of-state tuition: $15,313 per year
- Median graduate debt: $9,500
- 10-year earnings: $37,786
- Completion rate: N/A
- Student body: 254
Tuition & Estimated Total Cost
| Cost Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition per year | $15,313 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | $15,313 |
| Estimated in-state tuition total | $30,626 |
| Estimated out-of-state tuition total | $30,626 |
| Median graduate debt | $9,500 |
Tuition is only one part of the real investment. Students should also account for lost income during school, apprenticeship pay, licensing costs, relocation, and job search time. Use the Career ROI Calculator to model the full 10-year return.
Career Outcomes
| Outcome | Value |
|---|---|
| 10-year earnings | $37,786 |
| Completion rate | N/A |
| Median debt | $9,500 |
Texas morticians earn a median salary of $46,630 with a location quotient of 0.66.
If you plan to work in Texas, compare this school against local salary data in the Texas salary guide. If you plan to move after graduation, use the Best States Ranker and Market Map to find stronger job markets.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service a Good Fit?
This program fits students who want a funeral-service-specific environment and are willing to pay more for specialized training and industry focus.
A good choice depends on your target state, expected salary, total debt, and whether you need in-state tuition. Do not compare tuition alone; compare tuition, debt, completion, earnings, and local job demand together.
Compare Nearby or Similar Programs
Other programs in Texas
- Chamberlain University-Texas — $20,380 in-state tuition
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service — $17,640 in-state tuition
- Northeast Texas Community College — $2,980 in-state tuition
Similar specialized mortuary college path programs
- Eastwick College-Nutley — Nutley, NJ · $15,848 in-state tuition
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service — Dallas, TX · $17,640 in-state tuition
- John A Gupton College — Nashville, TN · $12,223 in-state tuition
- Mid-America College of Funeral Service — Jeffersonville, IN · $19,000 in-state tuition
- FINE Mortuary College — Norwood, MA · $19,450 in-state tuition
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