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The campus of Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service is in Decatur, GA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service is known for its programs in funeral and mortuary science.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service had 149 students enrolled (266 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035-4022
General Phone: (770) 593-2257
http://WWW.GUPTON-JONES.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 100 | embalming |
Number of programs and degrees for Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 100 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 149 students (266 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1077100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $41,000 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $41,000 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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