Is Francis Marion University worth it?
Francis Marion University is a public, four-year institution in Florence, South Carolina (rural area). It awarded 634 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,675
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,141
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,888
Average net price
$11,386
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
634
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,628
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,110 | $72,580 | 99 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,223 | $51,447 | 75 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,947 | $37,288 | 62 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,122 | $40,933 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,039 | $51,522 | 48 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $31,583 | $51,005 | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $103,703 | $132,620 | 29 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $32,494 | $41,125 | 28 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $21,838 | N/A | 26 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $28,982 | $36,995 | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $44,648 | $58,797 | 22 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $48,949 | N/A | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $24,289 | $44,803 | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forestry | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 26 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 23 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | Master's | 22 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 19 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 2,387 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 2,292 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 917 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 720 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 624 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 530 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 508 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 495 |
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Sources: federal figures for Francis Marion University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page