by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Furman University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Furman University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #278 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 278 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Furman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Furman University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Furman University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Furman University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,645 in student loans. This is below $23,764, the typical median for all majors at Furman University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,992 | $59,360 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
Learn more about Furman University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Furman University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Furman University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).