by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Furman University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, Furman University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. Furman University employs 83% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Students at Furman University can choose from 41 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Furman University are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Furman University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 57 |
| Communication, General | 45 |
| Political Science and Government | 44 |
| Economics | 39 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Furman University:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: