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.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $64,185 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,442 |
| Room and Board | $16,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,110 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$37,031 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,154 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,364 |
| $30–48k | $23,557 |
| $48–75k | $24,473 |
| $75–110k | $26,943 |
| $110k+ | $30,860 |
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 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 .
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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 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.
