The Lasting Value of an F&M Education
An Investment in Your Future
While the sticker — or listed — price of F&M’s tuition, room and board is higher than
that of Pennsylvania’s flagship universities, it’s important to note that the vast
majority of F&M students receive financial aid that drastically reduces their final
tuition bill.
And when you compare the cost of F&M after financial aid is factored into the final
bill, students from working-class and middle-class families essentially pay the same
price to attend F&M as they would to attend a college like Penn State, Pitt or Temple.
So, why choose F&M?
Our graduates earn, on average, substantially more than graduates of those state universities
— to the tune of 20% more per year.
As you can see, it’s not just about dollars. It’s about sense.
A Launchpad for Success
Within six months after graduation, 92% of the Class of 2024 were either employed or furthering their education. This is higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range.
Let’s connect the dots and explore the numbers — as well as how your choice of a major
creates pathways to careers you may have never imagined.
Our knowledge rate of our graduates’ success is 92%. This means 92% of the Class of 2024 has informed us where they landed. The industry-standard response rate threshold is 65%.
The following data is from PayScale. See F&M's full profile. $73,000 Early Career Salary (0-5 years of experience in chosen field) $147,200 Mid-Career Salary (10+ years of experience in chosen field)F&M Graduate Earnings Snapshot
Graduates Furthering Their Studies
Learn more about the F&M graduates who are furthering their studies or training.
Graduates in the Workforce
Learn more about the F&M graduates who are employed — by industry and by specific corporations and nonprofits.
Explore. Experience. Succeed.
True to our mission, the Center for Career and Professional Development at F&M engages students across all class years. Our enduring commitment to your success helps you launch careers in leading industries and gain admission to high-demand graduate and professional programs around the world. Explore how, as a first-year finding your path or as a senior on the cusp of graduating, you can benefit from the Career Center’s more than 200 programs and activities designed to launch you to success.
See what we offer »Spotlighting Our Graduates’ Success
September 4, 2025
F&M Provost On What it Means to be a Diplomat
Class of 1992 alumna Sunita Gupta Kramer has returned to F&M as provost and dean of the faculty. Since beginning her new role in July, Kramer has reconnected with familiar places and traditions while considering how F&M has changed—and how it will continue to evolve.
September 4, 2025
F&M Welcomes New Board Members
Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees: Scott A. Sommer ’85, Christopher W. Rile ’91, and Yusong “Sebastian” Deng ’22. The Board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the College’s mission and ensuring that F&M continues to thrive for generations to come. Its newest members are all alumni whose deep connection to the College and impressive professional accomplishments will strengthen the Board’s leadership and service to the F&M community.
August 21, 2025
Darij Kulchyckyj ’24 Maps Blueprint for Success
Darij Kulchyckyj ’24 wanted to merge his passions for math, music and the environment. F&M’s liberal arts approach helped him do just that. Now an environmental consultant at an engineering firm, Kulchyckyj also hit a major milestone in his music career thanks to a grant from F&M.