Furman University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Furman University at a glance

• 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

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.

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• 338

  open professional jobs

• 52

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  10 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Greenville County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $74,624

  median household income

  Greenville County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, social sciences, business & management, which lead to programs (7 open), research (5 open), human resources (17 open), finance (33 open), sales (51 open).

Hiring most: United Community Banks (11), Vertiv Holdings (10), Cintas (9), Lockheed Martin (9), Ogletree Deakins (9), PAI Pharma (8), Global Lending Services (7), Hubbell (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (77), Operations (71), Sales (51), Finance (33), Human Resources (17), Data & Analytics (10). 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?

338 open professional jobs are listed in Greenville County, 52 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. United Community Banks has the most openings.