Top Ranked Programs
Keene State College's program mix is anchored in applied technical and engineering fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a comprehensive public college. Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians is the largest program with 72 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Business Administration, Teacher Education, and Criminal Justice. The dominant program family, Engineering Technology, represents a significant share of the institution's degree output across 37 programs. The highest-earning programs at Keene State College cluster in technical and applied fields. Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians leads with median earnings of $87,710 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $69,674, Communication and Media Studies at $63,995, Architecture at $61,304, and Criminal Justice at $53,291. These programs reflect strong labor-market alignment in fields where employers actively recruit and compensation reflects technical skill and regional demand. Keene State College positions itself as a practical, career-focused institution where program choice directly connects to workforce outcomes. The concentration in Engineering Technology and related applied disciplines means graduates enter fields with stable hiring demand and clear advancement pathways. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.