by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Furman University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Furman University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #99 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 99 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Furman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
The communication & journalism field at Furman University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 45 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Furman University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Furman University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Furman University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,966 a year. This is below $57,289, the median for all majors at Furman University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Furman University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,631 in student loans. This is lower than $23,764, the typical median for all majors at Furman University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,992 | $59,360 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
Find out more about Furman University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
