Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Keene State College

Keene State's subject-area teaching program performs solidly for New Hampshire, landing at the 60th percentile among the state's nine education schools—though the small graduating class (under 30 students) means individual outcomes can swing these numbers significantly. The $25,500 debt load is actually lower than both the state median ($27,000) and national average ($26,221), while starting salaries of $42,492 match the New Hampshire median exactly. Growth is modest but steady at 6% over four years, typical for teachers on standardized salary schedules.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 is manageable for the teaching profession, where pay stability matters more than explosive growth. Keene State graduates earn slightly less than those from Southern New Hampshire but outpace Plymouth State grads by about $4,000 annually—a meaningful difference on a teacher's budget. The national earnings placement at the 47th percentile shows this program delivers middle-of-the-pack results compared to teacher prep programs nationwide.

For families comfortable with teaching's financial realities, Keene State offers a reasonable path with below-average debt. The caveat is that small sample size: a few exceptional or struggling graduates could dramatically shift these figures in either direction, so treat them as directional rather than definitive. If your child is committed to teaching in New Hampshire, this program won't leave them worse off than the typical state graduate.