Business/Commerce at Franklin University
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree
Franklin University graduates in business/commerce earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 190 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $61,446 | $67,120 | #124 | $46,181 |
| 191 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $61,286 | $69,565 | #97 | $44,785 |
| 192 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $60,970 | $70,594 | #85 | $39,442 |
| 193 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $60,893 | $64,982 | #174 | $51,408 |
| 194 | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | $60,815 | $71,948 | #74 | $31,424 |
| 195 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $60,570 | $64,980 | #175 | $47,862 |
| 196 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $60,530 | $57,612 | #228 | $29,736 |
Other Majors at Franklin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $111,131 | $76,264 | #110 of 349 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $102,099 | $65,120 | #13 of 99 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $99,898 | $63,560 | #24 of 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,175 | $63,310 | #324 of 459 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,574 | $61,645 | #280 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,306 | $56,588 | #421 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $66,648 | $50,827 | #107 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,816 | $51,929 | #601 of 796 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $64,101 | $46,518 | #76 of 178 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,736 | — | #60 of 299 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,747 | $38,103 | #178 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,702 | $49,853 | #150 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,398 | $42,521 | #424 of 516 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,543 | $39,387 | #41 of 59 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,597 | — | #576 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,408 one year after graduating and $60,893 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Franklin University ranks #193 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Franklin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,350.
← All data for Franklin University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
