How much money do Furman University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $54,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Furman graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $44,100 followed by Communication and Media Studies paying $37,400 and Political Science and Government graduates who have a median starting income of $34,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Furman University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,100 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,400 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,100 |
| Music (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218070 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Furman University.