Franklin and Marshall College

What are the graduation rates for students at Franklin and Marshall College?

Franklin & Marshall's reported four-year graduation rate is 76%, while its six-year rate is 84%. These rates describe earlier cohorts of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students, not the likelihood that a particular new student will graduate.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students complete a degree after four years but within six. The reported first-year retention rate is 90%, indicating the share of a first-time cohort that returned the following fall under that measure. Transfer students and students who begin part time may not be represented in these cohort-based graduation rates, so they should seek outcomes relevant to their own enrollment path.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Franklin and Marshall College?

Federal College Scorecard program-level figures offer a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion for graduates included in its federally aided earnings data. Reported figures include $56,518 for business administration, $45,376 for economics, and $25,511 for general biology.

These are program-level earnings measures for a defined group, not starting-salary offers or a prediction for every graduate. Coverage can exclude people who continue their education or do not meet the data's employment and reporting conditions. Early earnings can also reflect field of work, location, further study, and cohort size. The figures are most useful alongside information about graduate-school plans, debt, and the kinds of jobs students pursue, rather than as a ranking of majors by long-term value.