General Economics at Furman University
If you are interested in studying General Economics, consider the program at Furman University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Furman University sits in Greenville, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 general economics degrees were awarded at Furman University.
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Online Class Availability at Furman University
Many students take online classes 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 General Economics graduates at Furman University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Economics graduates at Furman University are 15% women (6) and 85% men (33).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Of the 39 bachelor’s general economics graduates at Furman University, 15% were women (6) and 85% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at Furman University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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.