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 political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 188 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Furman is $34,473. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Part-time undergraduates at Furman paid an average of $1,809 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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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The political science program at Furman awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Furman does not offer an online option for its political science 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 political science majors at Furman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 17 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
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