Business Administration, Management and Operations at Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce's business program sits squarely in the middle of New Hampshire's options, matching the state median for both earnings ($48,700) and debt ($27,000). While it beats the national average by about $3,000, it trails the state's top programs by $10,000-$11,000—and those top programs (SNHU and UNH-Main) aren't exactly elite institutions that would justify a premium. The 15% earnings growth to $56,000 by year four is solid but doesn't change the fundamental positioning.

The debt picture here is actually the bright spot. At $27,000, graduates carry manageable debt with a 0.55 ratio to first-year earnings—well below concerning thresholds and in the 25th percentile nationally (meaning lower debt than 75% of similar programs). With Franklin Pierce's 90% admission rate, this represents accessible business training that won't bury students in loans.

The question is whether middle-of-the-pack outcomes justify private school costs versus public alternatives. If you're paying comparable tuition to UNH or Keene State, Franklin Pierce delivers similar value. But if there's a significant price difference, those extra dollars aren't translating into better career outcomes. The moderate sample size suggests this data is reasonably reliable, so what you see is likely what you'll get: a safe, unremarkable path into business that works fine if the overall cost fits your budget.