Franklin University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,562
students enrolled
2,204
degrees and certificates a year
11%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,243
average net price a year
Tuition $9,552
$49,189
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$51,892
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 54% | 1,200 |
| Health professions | 14% | 302 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 179 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 151 |
| Social sciences | 5% | 100 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 17 | 83 |
The job market around Franklin University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.
2,282
open professional jobs
323
entry level
15 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
123 jobs
3.4%
unemployment in Franklin County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$73,795
median household income
Franklin County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, security & protective services, which lead to finance (263 open), sales (307 open), operations (333 open), marketing (105 open), human resources (107 open), strategy (20 open).
Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (152), American Electric Power (65), DHL (54), State of Ohio (47), Amazon (46), Creative Financial Staffing (29), Bath & Body Works (27), JPMorgan Chase (26).
What they hire for: Engineering (440), Operations (333), Sales (307), Finance (263), Data & Analytics (152), Human Resources (107). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Aspyr - Area 11.
- OhioMeansJobs Columbus - Franklin CountyColumbus · 614-559-5052 · Monday- Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Franklin University?
- Franklin University enrolls about 5,562 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbus, Ohio. It awards about 2,204 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Franklin University?
- 11% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Franklin University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,189 six years after entry and $51,892 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Franklin University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Franklin University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Franklin University?
- 2,282 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 323 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.
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