Education at Furman University
Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina and has a total student population of 2,567. In 2021, 20 education majors received their bachelor's degree from Furman.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Furman Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
Furman Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at Furman compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at Furman is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Education Graduate Certificate Schools | 83 |
| Most Popular Education Graduate Certificate Schools | 193 |
| Most Focused Education Schools | 718 |
| Most Focused Education Master’s Degree Schools | 736 |
| Most Popular Education Schools | 781 |
| Most Popular Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 829 |
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in education from Furman. This makes it the #772 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education Student Demographics at Furman
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Furman University.
Furman Education Bachelor’s Program
About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at Furman are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a bachelor's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Furman Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from Furman, 85% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Furman also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
If you plan to be a education major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Furman University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 12 |
| General Education | 10 |
| Special Education | 8 |
Related Majors
- History
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Psychology
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SC, the home state for Furman University.
| Occupation | Jobs in SC | Average Salary in SC |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers | 22,530 | $51,240 |
| Teacher Assistants | 15,470 | $23,240 |
| High School Teachers | 15,310 | $54,400 |
| Middle School Teachers | 8,360 | $52,520 |
| Preschool Teachers | 5,940 | $28,940 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Greengrass090 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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