by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Furman University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Furman University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #228 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 228 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Furman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Furman University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Furman University holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Furman University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $24,125 in student loans. This is higher than $23,764, the typical median for all majors at Furman University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,992 | $59,360 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
Read more about Furman University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Furman University were White. About 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |