Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 85.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 86.0%
- Retention Rate
- 85.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $76,124
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $45,852 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $19,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $41,441 | $19,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $39,009 | |
| Public Health. | Bachelor | $38,337 | $20,875 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $23,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $36,848 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $19,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $25,053 | $23,083 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $24,421 | $19,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Franklin and Marshall graduates earn a median of $76,124 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 25% with typical debt loads of $19,000. Monthly loan payments of $201 consume only 3.2% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong alumni network in finance, consulting, and medicine helps explain why 96.6% of graduates find employment. Many F&M alumni leverage the school's pre-professional focus to enter competitive graduate programs or land positions at top firms. With relatively low debt burdens and solid earning potential, Franklin and Marshall delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking liberal arts education with practical career outcomes.