by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Furman ranks in comparison to other schools with health professions programs.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Furman University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at Furman is $23,613. This is less than $30,839, which is the national median of all health professions majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Furman, health professions students borrow a median amount of $21,913 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health professions bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,763.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Furman University.
The health professions program at Furman awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 20 |
| Public Health | 10 |
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