Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina · Public · 2,628 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,723 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,449 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,582 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,788 |
| $110k and up | $17,435 |
| All families (average) | $11,386 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,580 | +$37,771 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,447 | +$16,638 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,288 | +$2,479 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 11.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,522 | +$16,713 | clears the bar | $28,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,005 | +$16,196 | clears the bar | $30,231 | 1.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,933 | +$6,124 | clears the bar | $28,780 | 4.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $56,581 | +$21,772 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $48,949 | +$14,140 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $36,995 | +$2,186 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 14.2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $59,391 | +$24,582 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $41,125 | +$6,316 | clears the bar | $26,948 | 4.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,820 | +$85,011 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $29,602 | -$5,207 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $44,803 | +$9,994 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,104 | +$55,295 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.