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The bachelor's program at Furman was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Furman University handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Furman University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Furman. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 82 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 37 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 27 |
| History | 18 |
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