Education at Furman University
Every education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the education program at Furman University stacks up to those at other schools.Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina and has a total student population of 2,567. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students received their master's degree in education.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Furman Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Education
Furman Education Rankings
Education Student Demographics at Furman
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Furman University.
Furman Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from Furman, 85% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Education
If you plan to be a education major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Furman University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 20 |
| Special Education | 8 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 |
| General Education | 4 |
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Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SC, the home state for Furman University.
| Occupation | Jobs in SC | Average Salary in SC |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers | 22,530 | $51,240 |
| Teacher Assistants | 15,470 | $23,240 |
| High School Teachers | 15,310 | $54,400 |
| Middle School Teachers | 8,360 | $52,520 |
| Preschool Teachers | 5,940 | $28,940 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Greengrass090 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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