Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Francis Marion University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 62% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Francis Marion University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,110 | $72,580 | -18% | #923 of 966 | #820 | $25,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,648 | $58,797 | -23% | #739 of 796 | #646 | $20,557 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,039 | $51,522 | -25% | #1059 of 1176 | #943 | $28,250 |
| Biology | $27,223 | $51,447 | -10% | #638 of 841 | #463 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $31,583 | $51,005 | -13% | #228 of 275 | #170 | $30,231 |
| Political Science and Government | $24,289 | $44,803 | -29% | #553 of 565 | #524 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $32,494 | $41,125 | -41% | #515 of 516 | #511 | $26,948 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,122 | $40,933 | -14% | #622 of 680 | #559 | $28,780 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $40,098 | -17% | #501 of 576 | #426 | $30,632 |
| Psychology | $26,947 | $37,288 | -26% | #1014 of 1027 | #977 | $29,000 |
| Sociology | $28,982 | $36,995 | -30% | #454 of 462 | #441 | $31,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,602 | -28% | #411 of 423 | #384 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,838 | — | — | — | — | $39,981 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Francis Marion University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $149,020
- Avg rent near campus: $943/mo — vs ~$519/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29532 (6.3% cap, Darlington)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,394 | $20,768 |
| Room | $4,670 | |
| Board | $4,228 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,490 | $35,874 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,670 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,892 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,205 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,514 |
| $110,001+ | $17,623 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Francis Marion University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology