Northeast Texas Community College is an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program located in Mount Pleasant, Texas. This page summarizes the key cost and outcome data you should review before applying.
Quick Facts
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas
- Program type: Budget public/community college path
- Degree type: associate
- Ownership: public
- In-state tuition: $2,980 per year
- Out-of-state tuition: $5,620 per year
- Median graduate debt: $10,946
- 10-year earnings: $37,870
- Completion rate: N/A
- Student body: 1,973
Tuition & Estimated Total Cost
| Cost Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition per year | $2,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | $5,620 |
| Estimated in-state tuition total | $5,960 |
| Estimated out-of-state tuition total | $11,240 |
| Median graduate debt | $10,946 |
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 | $37,870 |
| Completion rate | N/A |
| Median debt | $10,946 |
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 Northeast Texas Community College a Good Fit?
This program fits students who want the lowest possible tuition and are comfortable building local funeral home connections during school.
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
- Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service — $15,313 in-state tuition
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service — $17,640 in-state tuition
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- Florida State College at Jacksonville — Jacksonville, FL · $2,878 in-state tuition
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- Kansas City Kansas Community College — Kansas City, KS · $3,210 in-state tuition
- St Petersburg College — St. Petersburg, FL · $2,682 in-state tuition
- Arkansas State University-Newport — Newport, AR · $3,312 in-state tuition
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