by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Furman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The sociology major at Furman is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Furman University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 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 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 |
Learn more about Furman tuition and fees.
The sociology program at Furman awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Furman does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 sociology majors at Furman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 62 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.