Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 2,379 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,401 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,290 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,041 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,736 |
| $110k and up | $39,310 |
| All families (average) | $30,308 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,014 | +$29,205 | clears the bar | $22,631 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,476 | +$39,667 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,099 | +$38,290 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,801 | -$6,008 | falls short | $20,773 | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,264 | +$22,455 | clears the bar | $26,798 | 1.2 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $60,280 | +$25,471 | clears the bar | $26,955 | 1.1 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $52,225 | +$17,416 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $16,583 | -$18,226 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $55,615 | +$20,806 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 1.2 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $61,904 | +$27,095 | clears the bar | $21,538 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $52,487 | +$17,678 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 79% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.