Philosophy at Furman University
If you plan to study Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at Furman University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Furman University is in Greenville, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 philosophy degrees were awarded at Furman University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Furman University
Online coursework is an option at Furman University. Among 2,554 students, 51 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Furman University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Furman University are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Among the 12 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Furman University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Furman University
The Philosophy program at Furman University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Furman University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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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