The Lasting Value of an F&M Education

Discover how an investment in F&M's premier liberal arts education is an investment in your future as a world-ready professional in your career of choice.

An Investment That Secures Your Future

F&M is invested in your professional development and success starting the first day you step foot on campus.

Our innovative Career Communities model created by F&M's Center for Career and Professional Development will help you navigate this period of exploration and discovery, transforming your aspirations into meaningful opportunities and valuable hands-on experiences. F&M provides the funding you’ll need to accelerate your professional growth, including Summer Experience Awards to support internships and research opportunities.

Within six months after graduating, 92% of F&M's Class of 2025 were employed or furthering their studies. This is higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range. In their early careers, our graduates earn a median $76,124 — $20,000 higher than the four-year college midpoint. Our graduates also are at the top of their industries, demonstrating the distinct and measurable advantage of their four years at F&M.

Our commitment to affordability ensures that the average F&M graduate leaves with less debt than graduates from Pennsylvania’s largest major public universities, including Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University. In fact, the vast majority of F&M students receive financial aid that drastically reduces their final tuition bill.

Financial Aid at F&M

We’re dedicated to making an F&M education affordable for all. By offering need-based and merit-based financial aid, we’re able to welcome talented students from all backgrounds.

The F&M Commonwealth Commitment

The Commonwealth Commitment makes an F&M education accessible to talented, high-achieving students from our home state of Pennsylvania, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Success Beyond F&M

Within six months after graduating, 92% of the Class of 2025 were working or pursuing further studies. This is higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range. Explore our first destination reports to dive deeper into post-graduate data and outcomes.

Rankings & Recognitions

F&M's national rankings are an emphatic testament to our dedication to excellence in the liberal arts and the myriad ways it prepares you for sustainable success. Discover how well-known and respected organizations recognize how our top-tier academics, hands-on experiences, and transformative connections prepare you to shape the future — starting now.

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Celebrating Diplomat Outcomes

April 16, 2026

From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College’s Youngest Trustee

Yusong (Sebastian) Deng ’22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M’s dual degree program — three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University — earning a bachelor of arts with honors in mathematics from F&M, and a bachelor of science from Columbia. He is now a doctoral student in materials science at Yale and the youngest member of Franklin & Marshall's Board of Trustees.

April 15, 2026

NBA's Ali Narracci ’22 Shares Sports Industry Secrets

Working for the NBA is anything but typical. Ali Narracci ’22 wouldn't have it any other way. See the top five leadership lessons she’s learned as assistant manager of global marketing partnerships at the NBA.

April 14, 2026

Night of Networking Opens Doors for Diplomats

More than 160 alumni and students attended the April 2026 Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.