Sociology at Furman University
If you plan to study Sociology, 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 is in Greenville, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 sociology degrees were awarded at Furman University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Furman University
Many students take online classes at Furman University. Of 2,554 students, 51 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Furman University
Rankings can help you compare Furman University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Furman University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Furman University are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Among the 5 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Furman University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University, below the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Furman University
The Sociology program at Furman University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Furman University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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