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Physics at Furman University

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.

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).

Furman University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Physics majors at Furman University

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

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