Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 46.1%
- Retention Rate
- 73.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,353
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $100,026 | $180,471 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $75,921 | $9,827 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,462 | $163,023 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $64,990 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $43,798 | $25,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $41,286 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,467 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $26,953 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $34,526 | |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $31,127 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $26,715 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $25,967 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,774 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Franklin Pierce graduates earn a median of $53,353 after ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 51% based on the typical $27,000 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 6.5% of gross income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement, though the college's health sciences focus often leads graduates into fields like nursing and physical therapy that start modestly but offer growth potential. Many Ravens also pursue outdoor recreation careers given the school's New Hampshire location and emphasis on experiential learning. With reasonable debt levels relative to earnings and solid employment outcomes, Franklin Pierce offers an average return on investment for students committed to health and human services careers.