# Keene State College: Architecture (bachelor's)

Keene, NH. IPEDS 183062, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/keene-state-college/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,448
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,304 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,304 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,192 | $50,841 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,536 | $52,275 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,045 | $66,908 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,004 | $75,077 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,928 | $95,610 | 4.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Architecture at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene State College | $61,304 | $27,000 | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage not reported metro, $101,100 NH, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $172,240 NH, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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