Public Health at Furman University
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what Furman University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 public health graduations were recorded at Furman University.
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Studying Online at Furman University
Online coursework is an option at Furman University. Among 2,554 students, 51 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Furman University
These rankings give you a sense of how Furman University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Public Health graduates at Furman University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Furman University are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Among the 10 bachelor’s public health graduates at Furman University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 60% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, higher than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Furman University
The Public Health program at Furman University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Public Health | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Furman University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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