Physics at Furman University
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Furman University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Furman University sits in Greenville, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 physics degrees were awarded at Furman University.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Furman University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Furman University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Of the 8 bachelor’s physics graduates at Furman University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Furman University
The Physics program at Furman University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Furman University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.