Students attend Worsham College in Wheeling, Illinois, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Worsham College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in funeral and mortuary science.
Worsham College is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 110 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Worsham College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide a quality education to students pursuing funeral service as a profession"
More complete details are provided below.
Worsham College
495 Northgate Pky
Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
General Phone: (847) 808-8444
Admissions Phone: (847) 808-8444
Financial Aid Phone: (847) 808-8444
http://WWW.WORSHAMCOLLEGE.COM
Worsham College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 89 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Worsham College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 65 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, Worsham College had a total enrollment of 110 students (110 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wheeling, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (847) 808-8444
Financial Aid:
Worsham College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (847) 808-8444
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Worsham College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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