Finance and Financial Management Services at Franklin College

Franklin College's finance program delivers $57,037 in first-year earnings—above both the national median ($53,590) and Indiana's typical outcome ($55,399)—while carrying an estimated $26,400 in debt based on what other bachelor's programs at this school typically cost. That 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could reasonably pay off loans within about three years if they commit heavily to debt reduction, a manageable scenario for a finance degree.

The gap between Franklin and Indiana's elite programs is substantial—Notre Dame graduates earn nearly $100,000, while Butler and Purdue cluster around $60,000—but Franklin's lower estimated debt burden partially offsets this difference. Similar programs in Indiana typically graduate students with $23,250 in debt, suggesting Franklin's costs run slightly higher than peer schools. The real question is whether the college's particular strengths—smaller classes, perhaps stronger advising or networking—justify that premium when nearby alternatives deliver comparable or better outcomes.

For families weighing this investment, the fundamentals work: decent earnings, controllable debt, and outcomes that beat most finance programs nationally. Just recognize that you're paying a bit more upfront than the state norm, and graduates will likely need to hustle for the same entry-level positions that Purdue or Butler students access more easily through brand recognition and larger alumni networks.