Top Ranked Programs
Franklin and Marshall College's program mix is anchored in the social sciences, reflecting the institution's identity as a liberal arts college with particular strength in analytical and policy-oriented fields. Interdisciplinary Studies is the largest program with 82 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, and Behavioral Sciences. Across 26 programs, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes that reflect the college's liberal arts positioning and regional labor-market alignment. The earnings pattern shows concentration in quantitative and professional fields. Business Administration leads with median earnings of $101,895 four years after enrollment, followed by Economics at $90,368, Public Health at $75,867, Political Science at $74,822, and Interdisciplinary Studies at $74,099. The program mix reflects Social Sciences at 21%, Business at 9%, and Arts at 5%, positioning the college as a social-sciences-leaning institution with meaningful representation in professional and quantitative disciplines. Many of Franklin and Marshall College's highest-earning programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately and earnings reflect labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national wage trends, helping prospective students understand the economic sustainability of different fields.