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Keene State College

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Keene State College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,197,183 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12 years.

4-year net cost

$71,548

Estimated debt

$37,205

Early salary signal

$80,530

Graduation rate

60%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($71,548), estimated debt ($37,205), early-career salary ($80,530), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,197,183

Salary Outlook

$80,530

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,010,601

Salary Outlook

$68,414

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$942,745

Salary Outlook

$64,008

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$905,556

Salary Outlook

$61,593

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$829,015

Salary Outlook

$56,623

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$793,952

Salary Outlook

$54,346

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$781,460

Salary Outlook

$53,535

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$725,736

Salary Outlook

$49,916

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$701,664

Salary Outlook

$48,353

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architecture

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,412

Salary Outlook

$47,817

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$654,505

Salary Outlook

$45,291

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$652,523

Salary Outlook

$45,162

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$641,256

Salary Outlook

$44,430

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$628,655

Salary Outlook

$43,612

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,160

Salary Outlook

$41,567

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$580,499

Salary Outlook

$40,485

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,832

Salary Outlook

$40,312

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,718

Salary Outlook

$39,395

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$549,364

Salary Outlook

$38,463

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,896

Salary Outlook

$38,173

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$534,697

Salary Outlook

$37,511

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$532,223

Salary Outlook

$37,350

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,772

Salary Outlook

$36,672

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,472

Salary Outlook

$36,652

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$519,790

Salary Outlook

$36,543

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$514,721

Salary Outlook

$36,214

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,649

Salary Outlook

$35,430

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$432,740

Salary Outlook

$30,890

Estimated Debt

$37,205

Payback

12 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,993,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,197,183

Value at risk

$796,129

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,682,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,010,601

Value at risk

$672,051

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,569,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$942,745

Value at risk

$626,927

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,507,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$905,556

Value at risk

$602,196

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,380,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$829,015

Value at risk

$551,297

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,321,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$793,952

Value at risk

$527,980

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Economics

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,301,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$781,460

Value at risk

$519,672

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,208,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$725,736

Value at risk

$482,616

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,168,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$701,664

Value at risk

$466,608

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Architecture

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,154,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,412

Value at risk

$461,120

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,089,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$654,505

Value at risk

$435,247

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,086,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$652,523

Value at risk

$433,929

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,067,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$641,256

Value at risk

$426,436

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,046,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$628,655

Value at risk

$418,057

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$994,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,160

Value at risk

$397,112

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$966,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$580,499

Value at risk

$386,033

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$962,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,832

Value at risk

$384,260

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$938,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,718

Value at risk

$374,874

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$914,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$549,364

Value at risk

$365,328

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,896

Value at risk

$362,356

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$890,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$534,697

Value at risk

$355,575

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$886,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$532,223

Value at risk

$353,929

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$868,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,772

Value at risk

$346,980

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$868,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,472

Value at risk

$346,780

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$865,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$519,790

Value at risk

$345,662

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

History

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$857,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$514,721

Value at risk

$342,291

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$836,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,649

Value at risk

$334,263

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$720,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$432,740

Value at risk

$287,772

Payback

12 years

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