Academics at Furman University - Majors, Faculty & More

Wondering what academic life at Furman will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Furman this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.

All About Academics

What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.

• The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
• The Majors offered at this college.
• What online and distance learning options are available.

Faculty Resources

The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,768 undergraduate students at Furman University is 334 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 10 to 1 which places Furman University among the best concerning instructional attention.

Learn how the faculty structure at Furman University compares to the national average

The Most Popular Majors Students Choose

Furman University offers 49 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 39 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Furman University awarded 836 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .

Find out what Furman University's top fields of study and majors are

Additional Questions to Ask

• Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
• Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
• Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?