Success Beyond F&M
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 and early destinations
of our graduates: 92% of the Class of 2024 were employed or furthering their studies within 6 months after
graduating. $76,124 Early Career Median Salary (U.S. Dept. of Education)
75% Acceptance rate to medical, dental and veterinary programs (national average: 50%) 90% Acceptance rate (three-year average) to law schools (national average: 70%)A Launchpad for Success
*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%.
An Investment That Secures Your Future
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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Graduates Furthering Their Studies
Learn more about the 1 in 4 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.
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.
Learn more »Spotlighting Our Graduates’ Success
November 6, 2025
Ken Mehlman ’88 Makes Historic $7.5 Million Gift to Power F&M Athletics and Wellness
A new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest gift in support of athletics and wellness. It will be used to begin construction of the Mehlman Strength, Conditioning, Wellness, and Performance Center, an innovative new facility that will be home to strength training, fitness and performance-centered growth.
November 5, 2025
‘Keep Exploring:’ Scientist Elizabeth Eide ’88 Shares Advice with Students
Elizabeth Eide ’88 spoke with students about her role as executive director for the Center for Health, People, and Places at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
October 23, 2025
Alumni Gifts Endow Director Position for Klehr Center for Jewish Life
Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that the directorship of the Klehr Center for Jewish Life has been endowed by a group of alumni, parents and friends in honor of Ralph S. Taber, who spent more than 34 years working to support student life at F&M.