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Psychology at Furman University

Furman University graduates about 42 psychology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 181st of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 68 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 41 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 37% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $57,000 four years out, 1.13× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year427% of the class
Courses in the catalog41more than 37% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$57,0001.13× the same major nationally
Admit rate43%whole school
SAT middle 50%1260–1455whole school

Around Furman University

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Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Townes Center for Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 33 · Academic 13 · Athletics 4 · Arts 2 · Chapel 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Muhlenberg College 68
  2. Wheaton College (MA) 68
  3. Wofford College 68
  4. Lawrence University 68
  5. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 68
  6. Centre College 68
  7. University of Houston 67
  8. University of Louisville 67

Other strong majors at Furman University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Furman University with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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