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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Furman was $1,809 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,902 | $57,902 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,868 | $15,868 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 102 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Furman in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Furman social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Furman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Furman University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 62 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 66 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 48 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 29 |
| History | 24 |
| English Language & Literature | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.