Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Franklin Pierce University

A bachelor's in communications from Franklin Pierce comes with an estimated debt load of $25,832—slightly above the national median—while peer programs across the country suggest first-year earnings around $39,794. That 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio falls within workable territory, but the gap between estimated national outcomes and what's actually reported in New Hampshire raises questions. Southern New Hampshire University graduates in this field earn $46,520 in their first year—nearly $7,000 more than what comparable programs nationally suggest Franklin Pierce graduates might expect.

This earnings gap matters practically. At the estimated $40,000 starting salary, monthly loan payments would consume roughly 10% of take-home pay under standard repayment plans. At the $46,500 level seen at nearby competitors, those same payments become more manageable. The difference compounds over time in terms of savings capacity, housing options, and financial flexibility during those crucial early career years when communications professionals often work entry-level positions before advancing.

Given Franklin Pierce's 90% admission rate and the limited actual data available, families should recognize they're making this investment with substantial uncertainty about graduate outcomes. The estimated figures provide a general ballpark, but without reported data from this specific program, you're essentially betting that Franklin Pierce's results mirror national averages rather than the stronger outcomes seen elsewhere in New Hampshire. If this program can't be verified through actual graduate data, consider whether better-documented options might reduce that uncertainty.