1936
Houston, TX

About Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a two-year, not-for-profit private institution readying individuals for careers in avenues of funeral service.  Graduates of this school take on many professional positions handling community relationships, law, public health, safety, and more.  Each student will take on extensive knowledge of funeral service, the development of skills and techniques, and research to further professional competency in the field.

An online Associate of Applied Science degree is available to nontraditional students.  Students may also earn a certificate in funeral directing online.  This format delivers the same rigorous academic requirements as are expected on-campus, and prepare individuals for careers as funeral directors or embalmers.

Accreditation & Licensing

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is accredited by:

American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (ABFSE)

Type:

2-year, Private not-for-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Associate's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 599 ; Graduate: Not applicable

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 79% ; Graduate: Not applicable

Graduation Rate:

55%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$37,786

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$9,500

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

41%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$1,587

Geographic and Educational Overview

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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Texas

Texas at a Glance:

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Austin
29,145,505
268,597 sq mi
37
69
50
$10,500.00

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Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service