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 english.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Furman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,583 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Furman. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Furman english 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 english majors at Furman University.
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