Franklin Pierce University

What are the graduation rates for students at Franklin Pierce University?

Franklin Pierce's reported six-year graduation rate is 54% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 50%. These measures follow an entering group over different periods; they are not the percentage of all currently enrolled students who will graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 74%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the measured first-time cohort returned for a second year. Retention and graduation describe different milestones. Federal graduation-rate cohorts also do not fully represent transfer entrants, part-time students, or every graduate program. Applicants comparing programs should ask about course sequencing and completion outcomes for their intended degree, particularly if they expect to transfer credits or study part time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Franklin Pierce University?

Field-of-study earnings figures reported through the College Scorecard describe observed earnings about one year after completion for the relevant federally aided completer groups, not a starting salary offered to every graduate. The reported figures include $74,031 for nursing and $47,669 for business administration. Criminal justice is reported at $43,102, while psychology is reported at $29,690.

These figures are most useful for comparing broad patterns, not predicting an individual outcome. They can reflect differences in occupations, location, further study, hours worked, and which graduates are included in a published cohort. A one-year measure also says little about longer-term earnings. Students weighing cost against likely income should consider program-specific borrowing and the career path required for their intended job, especially when a profession requires additional credentials.