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Sociology & anthropology at Furman University

Furman University graduates about 15 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 102nd of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a strong program at 79 out of 100.

79/100Strong#102 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year153% of the class
Research in the field$148Ka year, NSF
Admit rate43%whole school
SAT middle 50%1260–1455whole school

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Where sociology & anthropology happens

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 sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. University of Vermont 79
  2. Baylor University 79
  3. Clark University 79
  4. Pitzer College 79
  5. University at Buffalo–SUNY 78
  6. The Ohio State University 78
  7. University of San Diego 78
  8. Howard University 78

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Furman University with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. 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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