Economics at Furman University
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Furman University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 economics graduations were recorded at Furman University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Furman University
Many students take online classes at Furman University. Among 2,554 students, 51 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Furman University
Use these rankings to compare Furman University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #204 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 463 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Furman University is $24,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Economics graduates at Furman University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Furman University are 15% women (6) and 85% men (33).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Among the 39 bachelor’s economics graduates at Furman University, 15% were women (6) and 85% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Furman University
This Economics program at Furman University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Furman University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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