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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Furman University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Furman graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $38,500 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $54,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business Administration, Management and Operations, with median first-year earnings of $44,100 , followed by Communication and Media Studies at $37,400 , and Political Science and Government at $34,100 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Furman University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Furman University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218070.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026