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 2024 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 2024 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

January 26, 2026

Fraternity & Sorority Life at F&M Builds Community Across Generations

Fraternity and sorority life has a remarkable history at F&M, with the oldest fraternity on campus dating back to 1854. Today, Greek life is experiencing a resurgence of interest from students and a renaissance on campus. Fraternities and sororities are becoming places where students find community and belonging and where they can develop themselves as leaders.

January 5, 2026

Jim Dicker Begins as F&M’s New Vice President for College Advancement

Jim Dicker began as F&M’s new Vice President for College Advancement on Jan. 5. He brings more than 35 years of experience as a leader in philanthropy and advancement.

December 19, 2025

2005 Graduate’s Continuous Philanthropic Support Provides Opportunities for New Generations of Students

Leadership expert and author John C. Maxwell wrote, “Small disciplines repeated with consistency lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” Bethany Weise ’05 exemplifies that idea with 21 consecutive years of gifts to the Franklin & Marshall Fund.