Education at Keene State College

A Bachelor's degree in Education from Keene State College comes with an estimated $24,333 in debt—notably below both the national median of $26,522 and New Hampshire's median of $26,224 for similar programs. With first-year earnings estimated around $38,660 based on comparable education programs nationally, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 suggests graduates would owe roughly eight months of their first year's salary, a manageable burden for a field with well-established career pathways and steady employment.

The challenge is that both figures here are estimates derived from peer programs rather than tracked outcomes for Keene State graduates specifically. New Hampshire has only five education programs at this level, and none with public outcome data, making it difficult to assess how this particular program performs within the state's teacher employment landscape. Education degrees tend to produce consistent, if modest, earnings trajectories, but starting salaries vary significantly based on district budgets and certification requirements.

For families considering this investment, the estimated debt load is encouraging—it's below typical benchmarks and represents a reasonable burden for a teaching career. However, the lack of specific outcome data means you're making decisions in fog. Before committing, verify what percentage of recent graduates secured teaching positions, where they're working, and what local districts actually pay starting teachers, since those realities will matter far more than national estimates.