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Career Area: Human Services
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-528-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Funeral Service Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Funeral Director
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Licensed Funeral Director

Average Median Wage

$49916

Funeral Service Programs

Funeral Service Program

Launch your career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer with our comprehensive Funeral Service program. This program blends hands-on training with state-of-the-art resources to prepare you for success in this meaningful service profession.

Key program highlights include:

  • Hands-on Experience: Practice essential skills in on-campus laboratories with modern, industry-standard equipment.
  • Interactive Learning: Build expertise through lab work, role-playing scenarios, and specialized instruction in arrangement interviews, merchandising, and funeral coordination.
  • Flexible Apprenticeship Options: Fulfill your one-year indentured apprenticeship before or after completing the program, giving you flexibility to meet your career goals.

This program is in partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). Upon completion, your degree will be conferred by MATC.

Visit the MATC Funeral Service program page for detailed information about program requirements and graduation criteria.

Funeral Service Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Blackhawk Funeral Service at Blackhawk
CVTC Funeral Service at CVTC
Fox Valley Funeral Service at Fox Valley
Gateway Funeral Service at Gateway
Milwaukee Area Funeral Service at Milwaukee Area
Northcentral Funeral Services at Northcentral
Northeast Funeral Service at Northeast
Northwood Tech Funeral Service at Northwood Tech
Western Funeral Service at Western