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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #1224 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,990 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Franklin Pierce University in the 76.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #462 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Franklin Pierce University's Azimuth ranking reflects its balance of affordability, access, and graduate outcomes. Graduates see meaningful earnings gains compared with similar students at peer institutions, supported by the university's focus on health sciences and applied fields.
Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #1224 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Rindge, New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce University enrolls roughly 992 undergraduates. Retention stands at 74.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 53.5%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Where Franklin Pierce University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #462 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,990 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Franklin Pierce University in the 76.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the university's concentration in health-related fields, where employer demand and career pathways support strong long-term financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Franklin Pierce University sits in the 10.5 percentile for access and the 14.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 29.3% Pell-eligible students and 29.8% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a more selective admissions posture typical of private master's universities. Mobility outcomes place the institution in the 15.3 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's access to low-income and first-generation students remains more constrained than at broader-access peers.
Franklin Pierce University's published cost of attendance is $64,185. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,364, middle-income families pay around $24,473, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,860. Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #1215 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Franklin Pierce's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, the CSS Profile. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and need-based aid supplements merit awards to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,638; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,687, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Franklin Pierce University is a strong fit for students interested in health professions who want a small private university experience in NH's rural setting. The university's program mix leans heavily toward Health, with 24% of degrees concentrated in this field. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,687, placing Franklin Pierce University in the 70.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $4,990 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 76.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university serves a modest share of Pell-eligible students — 29.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants — with a 48.3% completion rate for this cohort. Published cost of attendance is $30,860, and median federal debt at graduation is $27,000. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 93.5% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the rural campus location may not suit students seeking an urban environment. Those comfortable with these constraints will find focused health-professional preparation with earnings outcomes that track NH's regional labor market.
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Franklin Pierce University's published cost of attendance is $64,185. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,364, middle-income families pay around $24,473, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,860.
Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #1215 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Franklin Pierce's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, the CSS Profile. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and need-based aid supplements merit awards to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,638; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,687, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Franklin Pierce University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,687, placing Franklin Pierce University in the 70.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,990 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Franklin Pierce University in the 76.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Franklin Pierce University #462 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Franklin Pierce University's concentration in health-related fields.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General is the largest program with 68 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $69,449, performing at 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 36 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,959, at 1.1× benchmark.
Criminal Justice and Nursing round out the top programs, with 26 and 22 graduates respectively earning $70,125 and $77,705 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — drives outcomes that align with stable, in-demand career pathways in healthcare and related professional fields.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eureka College Similar quality tier (#30628 ranked) | IL | 85% | $51,641 | #30628 | Compare |
Carthage College Similar quality tier (#30627 ranked) | WI | 87% | $56,950 | #30627 | Compare |
Fisher College Similar quality tier in Northeast (#30626 ranked) | MA | 71% | $49,669 | #30626 | Compare |
Loyola University New Orleans Similar quality tier (#30624 ranked) | LA | 93% | $52,927 | #30624 | Compare |
Tougaloo College Similar quality tier (#31150 ranked) | MS | 60% | $34,724 | #31150 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
22 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
14 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
36 graduates
Marketing
22 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
26 graduates
Franklin Pierce University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional focus on healthcare workforce development. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General is the largest program with 68 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Accounting.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 318 students annually, the institution's strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied health and business-adjacent fields. The highest-earning programs at Franklin Pierce University reflect the institution's health-sciences orientation.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $77,705 four years after enrollment and 22 graduates, while Health Administration graduates earn $75,243 with a cohort of 14. Business Administration delivers median earnings of $74,959 for 36 graduates, and Digital Marketing and Criminal Justice round out the earnings leaders.
The concentration of strength in health-related pathways aligns with Franklin Pierce University's positioning as a private institution serving New England's healthcare and professional-services markets. Many of Franklin Pierce University's dominant programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in nursing, allied health, and business fields.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national workforce demand, particularly in healthcare sectors where enrollment and hiring remain robust.
