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 bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 196 |
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.
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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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 |
Online degrees for the Furman sociology 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 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.