All KSC majors by area
- Science & Math · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Communications & Media · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $43,624 | $72,593 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,423 | $58,065 | $23,360 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $39,122 | $48,091 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $46,990 | — |
| History | — | $46,428 | $26,342 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,752 | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,947 | $50,507 | $25,371 |
| Studio Art | $31,390 | $46,850 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $27,261 | $45,423 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | $39,603 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,915 | $82,061 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics | $35,419 | $56,962 | $25,798 |
| Health Sciences | $36,956 | $55,913 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,990 | — | $26,892 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,372 | $63,995 | $25,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $63,479 | $87,710 | $26,000 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $46,715 | $61,991 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $43,448 | $61,304 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,003 | $78,965 | $26,798 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $47,847 | $69,674 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | $68,634 | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,492 | $49,312 | $25,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,564 | $48,940 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former KSC students earn a median $54,368 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of New Hampshire colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
KSC majors questions
How many majors does KSC offer?
Keene State College offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at KSC?
Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians graduates from Keene State College earn a median $87,710 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which KSC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $39,603 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Keene State College overview