by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Furman University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Furman University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #408 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 408 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 5 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Furman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
The social sciences area of study at Furman University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 44 |
| Economics | 39 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Furman University awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Furman University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Furman University report a median salary of $57,998 a year. This is higher than $57,289, the median for all majors at Furman University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Furman University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,562 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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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University are White. About 78% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
