The Lasting Value of an F&M Education

The tremendous success of F&M graduates demonstrates the tangible value of an F&M degree when compared to national outcomes.

A Launchpad for Success

Within six months after graduation, 93% of the Class of 2023 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 87%. This means 87% of the Class of 2023 has informed us where they landed. 

F&M Graduate Earnings Snapshot

The following data is from PayScale. See F&M's full profile.

$74,600

Early Career Salary (0-5 years of experience in chosen field)

$155,100

Mid-Career Salary (10+ years of experience in chosen field)

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 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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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.

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Spotlighting Our Graduates’ Success

October 8, 2024

True Blue Weekend Brings Campus Together

Diplomat spirit rippled across campus as F&M welcomed an estimated 2,100 students, parents and alumni to True Blue Weekend. Find your favorite photos from the weekend.

October 8, 2024

F&M Honors Exceptional Alumni for Philanthropy, Service and Professional Accomplishment

More than one dozen F&M alumni were recently celebrated for the countless contributions they have made to the College and to their careers and industries.

October 4, 2024

Meet the Students Behind True Blue Weekend

As the College welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus for True Blue Weekend, a roster of 51 “rock star” student volunteers will be busy behind the scenes. Meet a few of them in advance.