Music at Furman University
If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Furman University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 music degrees were granted at Furman University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Furman University
Online coursework is an option at Furman University. Among 2,554 students, 51 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Music Graduates from Furman University
Graduates of Furman University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $20,824 |
| 4 years | $38,887 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Music graduates from Furman University report median earnings of $38,887, compared with $57,289 for all Furman University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Furman University comes in at $20,830.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Furman University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Furman University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Furman University
Among the 10 bachelor’s music graduates at Furman University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Furman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music 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 Music Concentrations at Furman University
The Music program at Furman University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 7 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at Furman University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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