Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Keene State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 29th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Keene State College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $63,479 | $87,710 | +1% | #7 of 19 | #16 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,915 | $82,061 | -8% | #645 of 966 | #924 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,003 | $78,965 | -15% | #311 of 459 | #368 | $26,259 |
| Biology | $43,624 | $72,593 | +27% | #65 of 841 | #138 | $25,325 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,847 | $69,674 | +2% | #386 of 1176 | #673 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | $68,634 | -17% | #288 of 368 | #316 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,372 | $63,995 | +14% | #100 of 660 | #194 | $25,000 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $46,715 | $61,991 | -24% | #14 of 15 | #14 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $43,448 | $61,304 | -8% | #71 of 78 | #75 | $26,860 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $36,423 | $58,065 | +6% | #92 of 265 | #139 | $22,194 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $57,900 | +0% | #58 of 117 | #89 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $35,419 | $56,962 | +2% | #28 of 70 | #59 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $36,956 | $55,913 | -9% | #91 of 156 | #125 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,053 | $53,291 | -4% | #389 of 660 | #560 | $23,594 |
| Psychology | $34,633 | $51,904 | +2% | #403 of 1027 | #687 | $25,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $34,947 | $50,507 | -2% | #174 of 299 | #213 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,492 | $49,312 | -4% | #209 of 345 | #322 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,564 | $48,940 | +3% | #298 of 680 | #567 | $26,236 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,122 | $48,091 | -1% | #312 of 576 | #429 | $24,625 |
| Sociology | $36,581 | $47,885 | -9% | #339 of 462 | #412 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,142 | $47,015 | -26% | #547 of 565 | #557 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $46,990 | -9% | #77 of 103 | #92 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,390 | $46,850 | +13% | #88 of 423 | #171 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $46,428 | -8% | #338 of 459 | #417 | $25,296 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $27,261 | $45,423 | +4% | #70 of 144 | #97 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $43,752 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Music | — | $39,603 | -8% | #194 of 268 | #218 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,990 | — | — | — | — | $26,892 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Keene State College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,754 | $23,230 |
| Room | $8,616 | |
| Board | $5,040 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,070 | $42,546 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,111 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,049 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,816 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,423 |
| $110,001+ | $24,020 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Keene State College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology