Marketing at Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce's marketing graduates earn slightly above both national and state medians, but the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift significantly with just a few outliers. At $47,445 in the first year, they're outpacing the typical marketing graduate nationally by about $2,700 and landing right around New Hampshire's median. Among the state's eight programs, Franklin Pierce sits at the 60th percentile, trailing only Saint Anselm by a meaningful margin but ahead of several larger competitors.

The debt picture offers reassurance: $27,000 matches the state median exactly and sits well below the national average, creating a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates are earning enough in year one to pay off their loans relatively quickly. The 9% earnings growth to $51,491 by year four suggests steady career progression, though it's not spectacular growth.

For parents, this represents a reasonably solid investment if your student is committed to marketing and prefers a smaller school environment. The accessible admissions (90% acceptance rate) combined with moderate debt levels reduces financial risk. Just remember that with such a small graduating class, these outcomes could look quite different year to year—this program hasn't yet established a long track record of consistent results.