All F&M majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 11
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,593 | $74,099 | $19,875 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $45,300 | — | $19,250 |
| Writing | $33,476 | — | $23,083 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $37,950 | — | $19,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,536 | — | $22,888 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $64,664 | $101,895 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $52,801 | $90,368 | $23,048 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $43,134 | $75,867 | $20,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Health → Health education specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former F&M students earn a median $76,124 ten years after starting college, more than 89% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
F&M majors questions
How many majors does F&M offer?
Franklin and Marshall College offers 37 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at F&M?
Business Administration graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn a median $101,895 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
Which F&M majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $63,251 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Franklin and Marshall College overview