Political Science at Furman University
If you are interested in studying Political Science, you may want to check out 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 political science degrees were granted at Furman University.
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Studying Online 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 composition of Political Science graduates at Furman University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science graduates at Furman University are 45% women (20) and 55% men (24).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Of the 44 bachelor’s political science graduates at Furman University, 45% were women (20) and 55% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at Furman University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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.