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2,379
students enrolled
606
degrees and certificates a year
79%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$30,308
average net price a year
Tuition $57,902
$50,796
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$68,635
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 15% | 93 |
| Social sciences | 12% | 71 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 9% | 55 |
| Business & management | 8% | 47 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 45 |
AI and data programs
Furman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Furman University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Greenville County, where the college is.
348
open professional jobs
48
entry level
8 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
10 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Greenville County
2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier
$74,624
median household income
Greenville County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, social sciences, business & management, which lead to programs (6 open), research (1 open), human resources (12 open), finance (37 open), sales (49 open).
Hiring most: United Community Banks (19), Vertiv Holdings (15), EnerSys (10), Ogletree Deakins (10), Hubbell (7), Lockheed Martin Services (7), PAI Pharma (7), Sargent & Lundy (7).
What they hire for: Engineering (81), Operations (69), Sales (49), Finance (37), Human Resources (12), Legal (11). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Greenville County Workforce Development Board.
- SC Works - GreenvilleGreenville · 864-467-8080 · Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Furman University?
- Furman University enrolls about 2,379 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Greenville, South Carolina. It awards about 606 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Furman University?
- 79% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Furman University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,796 six years after entry and $68,635 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Furman University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Furman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Furman University?
- 348 open professional jobs are listed in Greenville County, 48 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. United Community Banks has the most openings.
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