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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 191 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
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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 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 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Furman in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Furman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students 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 communication & journalism.
| 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 communication & journalism 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 communication & journalism majors at Furman University.
Communication & Journalism 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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 102 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 48 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 29 |
| History | 24 |
| English Language & Literature | 23 |
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