Social Sciences at Keene State College

A bachelor's in social sciences from Keene State appears to cost less than the New Hampshire norm, though both earnings and debt figures here are estimates from comparable programs nationwide. Similar social sciences programs nationally suggest starting salaries around $37,500, while other New Hampshire programs report median earnings closer to $43,000—a meaningful gap that could reflect regional employment patterns or differences in graduate outcomes.

The estimated debt load of roughly $24,400 is actually lower than both the national median ($25,500) and significantly below New Hampshire's median ($35,354). This yields a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65, meaning graduates would owe about eight months of their first-year salary—a manageable figure if the earnings estimate holds true. However, that $5,500 earnings gap compared to other New Hampshire programs matters: over five years, it compounds to a substantial difference in financial trajectory.

The challenge with estimates is uncertainty about Keene State's specific placement outcomes. The school's high acceptance rate and moderate Pell enrollment suggest it serves a broad student population, but without actual graduate data, you're making an educated guess based on peer institutions. If you're considering this program, connect directly with the career services office to understand where recent social sciences graduates actually landed and at what salaries—that concrete information matters more than these statistical proxies.