Success Beyond F&M
World-Ready Leaders
A degree from F&M prepares you for your first destination after graduation and for a lifetime of career growth, opportunity, and leadership.
Our distinctive, leadership-focused liberal arts curriculum combines the enduring power of human-centered thinking with hands-on learning and cutting-edge undergraduate research. The impact of an F&M education is reflected strongly in our graduates鈥 outcomes, who go on to secure jobs with industry-leading employers, gain admission to top graduate school programs, and win prestigious fellowships across the country and around the world.
90%+ F&M alumni consistently employed or furthering their studies within 6 months after
graduating (last 5 graduating classes) Top 50 Colleges That Create Futures (Princeton Review) 80% Acceptance rate (four-year average) to medical school (national average: 41.5%) 90% Acceptance rate (three-year average) to law schools (national average: 70%)
Where Our Recent Graduates Have Landed
From F&M to the world, our recent graduates build careers with respected companies and organizations across every sector.
Our recent graduates have launched their careers at high-impact organizations such as Children鈥檚 Hospital of Philadelphia, Goldman Sachs, Google, Peace Corps, Teach For America, Campbell鈥檚 Company, and Vanguard, among many other employers.
Other recent graduates have chosen to pursue graduate degrees at the nation鈥檚 top schools, including University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Virginia, Georgetown University, and University of Cambridge.
Our strong career outcomes, paired with our enduring commitment to affordability,
deliver an exceptional return on investment for our Diplomats. Our graduates鈥 early
career median salary of $76,124 is more than $20,000 higher than the 4-year college
midpoint. Our commitment to affordability means that the average F&M graduate leaves
with less debt than college graduates from Pennsylvania鈥檚 largest major public universities,
including Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University. Transform your curiosity into a career. Explore first-destination reports by major
to discover how an F&M degree translates into professional and academic success. An F&M degree is just the beginning. Dive into five years of first-destination reports
to discover how our recent graduating classes launched into real-world, post-graduate
achievement.A Compelling Return on Investment
Outcomes by Major (Class of 2021-2025)
Outcomes by Class Year (Class of 2021-2024)
Where Are Our Alumni Now?
Once you become a Diplomat, we give you the keys to unlock our extraordinary, tight-knit network of 30,000 alumni who are spread across all 50 states and over 70 countries. Our alumni network supports graduates from their first job search through every stage of their careers. That鈥檚 the power of a supportive network that invests in your success and empowers transformative connections that open doors.
Whether they studied economics, studio art, data science, anthropology or astrophysics, F&M alumni are at the top of their industries, committed to shaping a better world:
Wanda Austin 鈥75
First African American & First Woman President & CEO, The Aerospace Corp.
Veronica Beard 鈥94
Cofounder, Veronica Beard
Jason Cone 鈥99
Chief Public Policy Officer, Robin Hood and Former Executive Director, Doctors Without Borders USA
Christopher Finch 鈥92
Head Coach, NBA Minnesota Timberwolves
Lynn Greenberg 鈥14
Founder and CEO, Pivt Enterprise
Patricia Harris 鈥77
CEO, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Former First Deputy Mayor, New York City
Gabby She Hirata 鈥11
Principal, Hirata Advisory LLC and Former CEO, Diane von Furstenberg
James Lapine 鈥71
Award-Winning Playwright and Director
Ken Mehlman 鈥88
Partner and Global Head of Public Policy and Affairs, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Former Chairman, Republican National Committee
Rahel Nardos, M.D. 鈥97
Associate Professor and Director of Global Women鈥檚 Health, University of Minnesota Medical School
Allison O鈥橳oole, 鈥93
Chief Growth Officer, The Constellation Fund and Former Chief Executive Officer, Second Harvest Heartland
Leslie Safran 鈥93
Senior Vice President and General Counsel, MLB Philadelphia Phillies
Asawin Suebsaeng 鈥11
Senior Political Reporter, Rolling Stone Magazine
Jonny Teklit 鈥20
Award-winning Poet
Austin Williams, M.D., 鈥07
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology and Associate Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Spotlighting Diplomat Success
April 16, 2026
From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College鈥檚 Youngest Trustee
Yusong (Sebastian) Deng 鈥22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M鈥檚 dual degree program 鈥 three years at 顶级国产视频 & Marshall, two at Columbia University 鈥 earning a bachelor of arts with honors in mathematics from F&M, and a bachelor of science from Columbia. He is now a doctoral student in materials science at Yale and the youngest member of 顶级国产视频 & Marshall's Board of Trustees.
April 15, 2026
NBA's Ali Narracci 鈥22 Shares Sports Industry Secrets
Working for the NBA is anything but typical. Ali Narracci 鈥22 wouldn't have it any other way. See the top five leadership lessons she鈥檚 learned as assistant manager of global marketing partnerships at the NBA.
April 14, 2026
Night of Networking Opens Doors for Diplomats
More than 160 alumni and students attended the April 2026 Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.
Discover Your Calling. Grow in Community.
F&M's liberal arts model is at the heart of our Center for Career and Professional Development: receiving targeted, expert guidance while exploring a wide range of post-graduate paths to discover your professional calling and develop the skills you need to succeed. To help you navigate this exploration and discovery, our career guidance is structured through 鈥渃areer communities鈥 鈥 dynamic groups aligned with specific industries that transform your aspirations into clear options, meaningful opportunities, and a network of support.
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