by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Furman ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Furman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,766 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Furman paid an average of $1,809 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 66 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Furman, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Furman does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program 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 communications majors at Furman University.
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