by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Furman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
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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The philosophy program at Furman awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to 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, 71% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Furman does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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 philosophy majors at Furman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 15 |
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