Success Beyond F&M

The tremendous success of F&M graduates demonstrates the tangible value of an F&M degree when compared to national outcomes. Explore our first destination reports to dive deeper into post-graduate data and outcomes.

A Launchpad for Success

A four-year degree from F&M is a passport to immediate success no matter which path you choose. Here are a few data points of note regarding first destinations of our graduates:

*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%.

92%

of the Class of 2024 were working or pursuing further studies within 6 months after graduating. This is higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range.

$62K

median starting salary of employed members of the Class of 2024

1 in 4

of recent F&M graduates are enrolled in master's or doctoral programs

 

An Investment That Secures Your Future

At first glance, the cost to attend a prestigious liberal arts college like Franklin & Marshall may seem daunting — but the vast majority of F&M students receive financial aid that drastically reduces their final tuition bill. Plus, F&M graduates earn, on average, 20% more than graduates of state universities.

So, why choose F&M? It’s not just about dollars — it’s about sense. Discover how an investment in F&M's premier liberal arts education is a wise and worthwhile investment in your future.

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Anna Synakh '22 in the F&M library conducting research on Russian soft-power politics from the early 2000s to present day.

Graduates Furthering Their Studies

Learn more about the 1 in 4 F&M graduates who are furthering their studies or training.   

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Music producer Ed Chung '97

Graduates in the Workforce

Learn more about the F&M graduates who are employed — by industry and by specific corporations and nonprofits.

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F&M Graduate Earnings Snapshot

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)

Discover Your Calling. Grow in Community.

F&M's liberal arts model is at the heart of our Center for Career and Professional Development: receiving targeted, expert guidance while exploring a wide range of post-graduate paths to discover your professional calling and develop the skills you need to succeed. To help you navigate this exploration and discovery, our career guidance is structured through “career communities” – dynamic groups aligned with specific industries that transform your aspirations into clear options, meaningful opportunities, and a network of support.

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Spotlighting Our Graduates’ Success

October 16, 2025

Alumni Share Advice with Future Diplomats

We asked our alumni to share advice with students taking their first steps on campus during our Fall Open Houses. Their reflections offer a valuable insight into the transformative experience future Diplomats can expect at F&M. 

October 7, 2025

Alumni Coaches Shape New Generation of Diplomats

Approximately 40% of F&M students compete in varsity sports. Some like it so much they return to lead the next generation of Diplomats. Meet the coaches who once represented F&M as student-athletes.

October 3, 2025

DesChamps Named Board of Trustees Chair-Elect

Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that Matt DesChamps ’93, P’28 has been elected to become the next chair of the F&M Board of Trustees. His three-year term as Board chair will begin July 1, 2026.