Franklin University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Franklin University at a glance

• 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Franklin University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.

• 2,152

  open professional jobs

• 272

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  133 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Franklin County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 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 (213 open), sales (269 open), operations (342 open), marketing (71 open), human resources (108 open), strategy (15 open).

Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (151), State of Ohio (52), Amazon (46), Nationwide (42), American Electric Power (36), Bechtel (26), Bath & Body Works (25), Mckesson (23).

What they hire for: Engineering (435), Operations (342), Sales (269), Finance (213), Data & Analytics (120), Human Resources (108). 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?

2,152 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 272 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.