by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Furman University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 14 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 & media studies, ranked #91 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 91 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Furman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Furman University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Furman University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Furman University report a median salary of $56,966 a year. This is lower than $57,289, the median for all majors at Furman University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Furman University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $22,631 in student loans. This is below $23,764, the typical median for all majors at Furman University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,992 | $59,360 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University are White. About 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Furman University granted 45 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
