Franklin University is a nonprofit institution based in Columbus, OH offering fully online degree programs, accredited by HLC. With 5,562 students enrolled, it is one of the largest providers of online higher education in the United States.

Cost & Financial Aid

Published tuition is $9,577/year (in-state). The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,243/year. 37% of students receive Pell Grants.

For families earning under $30,000, the average net price drops to $24,968/year. Use the EFC Calculator to estimate your expected family contribution and potential aid.

Student Outcomes

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,892 ten years after enrollment, and $49,189 at the six-year mark.

The overall graduation rate is 21%. Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,836. The three-year loan repayment rate is 538200%.

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Programs Overview

Nursing & Healthcare

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's, Doctoral's

  • Nursing (RN-BSN)
  • M.S. Nursing
  • Nurse Practitioner programs

RN-BSN plus advanced practice nursing programs, nurse preceptor partnerships

Business & Management

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's, Doctoral's

  • B.S. Business Administration
  • MBA
  • DBA
  • B.S. Management & Leadership
  • B.S. Marketing

20+ business degree programs, applied management track, sport management

Education & Teaching

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Primary Education (PK-5)
  • B.S. Middle Childhood Education
  • B.S. Adolescence to Young Adult Education (7-12)
  • M.Ed.

Multiple licensure tracks, intervention specialist programs (mild-moderate, moderate-intensive)

Technology & Computer Science

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Computer Science
  • B.S. Cybersecurity
  • B.S. Information Technology
  • B.S. Cloud Computing
  • M.S. Computer Science

Deep IT/CS portfolio: cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, information systems

Criminal Justice

Degree levels: Bachelors's

  • B.S. Criminal Justice Administration
  • B.S. Public Safety Management & Leadership
  • B.S. Business Forensics

Business forensics track unique to Franklin

Psychology & Counseling

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Psychology
  • M.S. Business Psychology

Business psychology master's bridges counseling and business disciplines

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Communications
  • B.S. Social Sciences
  • B.S. Public Health
  • M.S. Communications

Health communication and strategic communication master's tracks

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Program availability and costs are subject to change. Contact Franklin University directly for the most current information.