Mid-America College of Funeral Service

What Mid-America College of Funeral Service does

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational institution operating as a member of the Pierce Mortuary Colleges network alongside Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. The college's primary function is to deliver accredited mortuary science education to prospective funeral directors and embalmers, awarding the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service (the current enrollment-active program, 100 credits across 8 quarters in 24 months), with the prior Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service in teach-out status. It is authorized by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education and accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), and participates in NC-SARA to extend distance learning across member states.

The technology stack is conventional educational infrastructure: Blackboard and Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office 365 for student productivity, Proctor U for online exam proctoring, Follett Destiny for library access, Tutor.com for supplemental tutoring, Parchment for transcripts, and McGraw-Hill Connect and Cengage for course content. The proprietary differentiator is a hybrid delivery model combining online coursework with clinical practicum experiences at partner funeral homes, anchored by articulation agreements with Mercy University and National American University. Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition ($340 per credit hour) plus mandatory quarterly fees (technology $250, textbooks $125-$250, and a one-time $800 practicum/lab fee), with additional revenue from application fees ($50) and administration of federal financial aid, Pell Grants, VA benefits, and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Total estimated cost of attendance is $27,492 for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The college serves primarily prospective funeral service students nationwide, with secondary segments including military veterans and active-duty personnel and recruiting employer funeral homes.

Name

Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Legal name

Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Website

https://mid-america.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a private, nonprofit accredited mortuary science college in Jeffersonville, Indiana, part of the Pierce Mortuary Colleges network, offering an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service and serving prospective funeral directors and embalmers nationally through on-campus and NC-SARA distance learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college charges tuition on a quarterly basis at $340 per credit hour. Additional revenue comes from application fees ($50), textbook fees ($125-$250 per quarter), technology fees ($250 per quarter), and practicum/lab fees ($800).
2. Financial Aid Administration: The college administers federal student aid (FAFSA code 010618), Pell Grants, Direct Loans, veterans benefits including Yellow Ribbon Program, and institutional scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is a private, nonprofit educational institution that offers accredited funeral service degree programs, primarily an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service. The curriculum covers embalming theory and lab, restorative art, funeral directing, funeral service law, grief counseling, and funeral home management, delivered through on-campus instruction in Jeffersonville, Indiana and distance learning via NC-SARA member states. The college prepares students for state licensure and the National Board Examination through clinical practicum experiences at partner funeral homes.

Product overview

Mid-America College of Funeral Service operates as a mortuary science college offering multiple funeral service education programs. The institution's primary product is its academic degree programs, with the new Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service being the current enrollment-open program. Supporting this core educational offering is the My MACFS Student Portal, which provides integrated access to multiple learning and administrative systems including Blackboard LMS, Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office 365, Proctor U, Follett Destiny library, and McGraw-Hill/Cengage course materials. The institution also maintains legacy associate and bachelor degree programs (Teach-Out) for currently enrolled students transitioning away from those curricula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service The primary associate degree program preparing students for licensure and employment in funeral service. Curriculum includes embalming theory and lab, restorative art, funeral directing, funeral service law, grief counseling, and funeral home management. Offered in 11-week academic quarters over 24 months (8 quarters) for 100 credits. Intended for prospective funeral service students seeking licensure as funeral directors or embalmers.
• Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service (Teach-Out) Legacy associate degree program designed to meet prerequisites for licensure and employment in funeral service with theoretical and practical fundamentals. Program offered in 11-week academic quarters over 18 months (136 credits). Available only to currently enrolled students.
• Funeral Service Bachelor of Science Degree (FSBS) Bachelor's degree program designed for graduates of non-funeral service disciplines seeking education for licensure and employment in funeral service and embalming. Fulfills accreditation and approval agency requirements with 180 quarter credit hours. Teach-out program status, available only to currently enrolled students.
• My MACFS Student Portal Student portal providing centralized access to student accounts, payment history, electronic library, proctoring services, learning management systems (Blackboard and Canvas), email, and IT support for enrolled Mid-America College of Funeral Service students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% overall employment rate for 2025 graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pierce Mortuary CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPierce Mortuary Colleges is the parent organization and network that includes Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (Dallas, TX), and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service (Decatur, GA). This association provides shared curriculum resources, professional development, and institutional support across all three colleges.
• Mercy UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing Mid-America graduates to transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management with a Career Pathway in Funeral Home Management. Students can complete the degree in 12-18 months through accelerated online courses.
• National American UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement recognizing Mid-America graduates for admission into Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Bachelor of Science in Management degree programs. NAU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Dallas Institute of Funeral ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium agreement partner allowing Mid-America students to enroll in select courses at Dallas Institute while receiving financial aid through Mid-America. Credits transfer back and count toward Mid-America degree.
• Gupton-Jones College of Funeral ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium agreement partner allowing Mid-America students to enroll in select courses at Gupton-Jones while receiving financial aid through Mid-America. Articulation agreement also enables smooth transfer between institutions.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipant in VA Educational Benefits programs including Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill with Yellow Ribbon), Chapter 35 (Survivors' and Dependents' Assistance), and Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fountain National Academy of Professional Pet Funeral Service: Adjacent specialized funeral service education provider focused on pet/animal aftercare. While serving a different end market, it operates in the same death-care education niche and represents an emerging adjacency.

Direct peers

• Worsham College of Mortuary Science: ABFSE-accredited mortuary science college in Wheeling, IL (Chicago area). Offers associate degrees in funeral service/embalming and competes for the same career-changer and traditional-student segments.
• Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science: Independent ABFSE-accredited mortuary science college located in Cincinnati, OH. Competes for the same regional student pool and offers comparable associate-level funeral service programs leading to licensure.
• Dallas Institute of Funeral Service: Sister institution within the Pierce Mortuary Colleges network, offering ABFSE-accredited funeral service degrees in Dallas, TX. Operates the same business model, curriculum framework, and shared services, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service: Third school in the Pierce Mortuary Colleges network (Decatur, GA), offering ABFSE-accredited funeral service education with consortium and articulation ties to Mid-America. Direct peer with identical operating model.
• Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science: ABFSE-accredited mortuary science school in Pittsburgh, PA, offering associate degrees in funeral service. Direct competitor for Mid-Atlantic and Midwest students seeking in-person funeral service education.
• American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service: ABFSE-accredited mortuary science school in New York City. Competes for funeral service students nationwide and is one of the longest-standing funeral education institutions in the country.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy University: Regional university with which Mid-America holds an articulation agreement enabling graduates to complete a BS in Organizational Management with a Funeral Home Management concentration. A broader incumbent that captures the degree-completion end of the funnel.
• National American University: Regionally accredited for-profit university with articulation ties to Mid-America for BS in Business Administration and Management completion. A broader incumbent addressing Mid-America graduates' continuing-education needs.

Others

• American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE): The national programmatic accreditor for funeral service education, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Not a competitor, but the regulatory gatekeeper whose accreditation defines the market Mid-America operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/funeral_ma
• Facebookfacebook.com/119465604730663
• Instagraminstagram.com/MACreapers1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-america-mortuary-svc

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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