by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Furman University compares to other colleges that offer foreign languages & linguistics.
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Furman University is a solid choice among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Furman University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Furman University report a median salary of $65,264 a year. This is above $57,289, the median for all majors at Furman University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Furman University, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $26,955 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University are White. Roughly 79% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Furman University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at Furman University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 19 |
| Germanic Languages | 6 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |