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 #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Furman University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Furman University.
The sociology program at Furman awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Furman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 82 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
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