Success Follows Furman Grads

Your Furman education doesn’t end at graduation; it launches a lifetime of meaningful impact. Our graduates don’t just find jobs; they become leaders who shape industries, strengthen communities, and drive innovation.

At Furman, your potential meets possibility through high-impact programs, purposeful mentorship, and an intimate campus community that prepares you for lifelong success.

The Numbers Tell Your Success Story

Six months after graduation, here’s where Furman graduates stand and why families choose Furman as their investment in the future.

Career Success

Furman students consistently outperform national averages. Rigorous academics, real-world experience, and close faculty mentorship create graduates ready to excel immediately.

  • 98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months
  • 96% satisfaction with employment plans
  • 100% satisfaction with continuing education plans
  • 2025 medical school acceptance rate (82%) is nearly double the national average
  • Our 2025 law school acceptance rate (88%) significantly exceeds the national rate

A Smart Investment

Comprehensive financial aid ensures Furman remains accessible while delivering exceptional return on investment.

  • 99% of students receive institutional aid
  • $29,744 average merit scholarship
  • $1.8M+ annually in internship and research funding

Where Furman Graduates Thrive

Our graduates join industry leaders who actively recruit from Furman because they recognize the caliber of our students. From Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, from leading medical centers to top-tier graduate programs, Furman graduates are making their mark across every sector.

 

Leading Employers of Furman Graduates:

Top Graduate School Destinations:

"Furman was the first place where I got to participate in research. I leveraged everything I learned at Furman – how to conduct research, how to write papers, how to do reviews – in my graduate career."
Patrick Musau '17, Senior Software Engineer and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt

What Makes the Difference

Relationships That Open Doors

Small class sizes mean professors become mentors, collaborators, and champions of student success. When opportunities arise, they know exactly who to recommend.

Personal attention transforms education: 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 14 average class size, and 76% of courses with fewer than 20 students build meaningful relationships extending beyond graduation.

"Furman provided me with the opportunity to work closely with my professors and peers on research in organic chemistry. My Furman experience gave me the skills and confidence I needed to walk into a new branch of chemistry and succeed in graduate school."
Carly Slough '24

Long-Term Success

The Furman-Gallup Study, one of higher education’s most comprehensive long-term studies, reveals sustained advantages: graduates are 3.4 times more likely to be engaged at work, 2.9 times more likely to be thriving in overall well-being, and more likely to hold leadership positions.

Your Path to Success

Future Professionals:

Career preparation integrated from day one through dedicated career services, the possibility of funded internship opportunities with top employers, access to extensive alumni network spanning every major industry, direct recruitment connections with companies actively seeking Furman graduates.

Graduate School Bound:

Access to undergraduate research opportunities typically reserved for graduate students, faculty mentorship that extends beyond graduation and includes recommendation letters, exceptional acceptance rates to competitive programs nationwide, rigorous academic preparation that admissions committees recognize and value.

Entrepreneurs & Innovators:

Award-winning entrepreneurship education through The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, faculty expertise spanning emerging technologies and business innovation, mentorship from successful alumni entrepreneurs across industries, liberal arts foundation in critical thinking and creative problem-solving that drives innovation.

Community Leaders:

Ethical leadership development through community engagement and service learning, experience addressing real social challenges through nonprofit partnerships, access to alumni network spanning public service and social impact organizations, preparation to create positive change and strengthen communities wherever you go.