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. We've also included details on how Furman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #548 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 543 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 548 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Furman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,801 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
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 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Furman. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Furman biology 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 biology majors at Furman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
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