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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Furman ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #503 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 490 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 503 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Furman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,395 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Furman. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Furman psychology 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 psychology majors at Furman University.
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