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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Keuka College #946 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,341 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Keuka College in the 52.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Keuka College #779 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Keuka College #946 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Keuka Park, NY, Keuka College enrolls roughly 966 undergraduates. Retention is 73.4% and the six-year graduation rate is 58.4%, reflecting solid completion rates for a residential liberal arts-focused institution. Keuka College delivers meaningful returns on investment for its graduates. Azimuth ranks Keuka College #779 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,373, and they earn about $1,341 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Keuka College in the 52.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio, anchored in Public Administration, supports career pathways that generate solid long-term financial outcomes relative to comparable institutions. Access and affordability round out the composite profile. Keuka College enrolls 49.9% Pell-eligible students and 38.2% first-generation undergraduates, positioning the institution in the 66.3 percentile for access and the 24.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes sit in the 24.5 percentile, reflecting how well low-income and first-generation graduates convert their degrees into upward economic progress. For families weighing both affordability and long-term earnings potential, Keuka College offers a focused, values-driven educational experience backed by measurable financial outcomes.
Keuka College's published cost of attendance is $54,760. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,368, middle-income families pay around $21,808, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,748. Azimuth ranks Keuka College #1073 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Keuka College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families plan realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,800; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,373, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Keuka College is a strong fit for students drawn to public administration and related fields who want a private nonprofit college experience in Keuka Park, NY. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,373, placing Keuka College in the 33.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $1,341 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Keuka College in the 52.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 49.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 38.2% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Keuka College in the 26.3 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 68.1% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors public administration and related fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find meaningful returns relative to NY's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
21 graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
52 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
41 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
14 graduates
Special Education and Teaching
35 graduates
Keuka College's program mix centers on Public Administration, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with professional and applied-learning focus. The largest programs by enrollment are Social Work with 95 graduates, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions with 52 graduates, Business Administration with 41 graduates, Special Education and Teaching with 35 graduates, and Nursing with 21 graduates.
Across 13 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 323 students annually. The highest-earning programs at Keuka College cluster in health and business fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings four years after enrollment of $102,802 from 21 graduates, followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at $70,306 with 52 graduates and Business Administration at $58,413 with 41 graduates. Criminal Justice delivers median earnings of $57,295, and Special Education and Teaching reaches $55,992.
These outcomes reflect the institution's emphasis on professional preparation in fields with direct labor-market entry and stable employer demand. Several of these programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
Health-related fields including nursing and health professions typically support graduates into secure, in-demand roles with steady wage growth. Business and management programs similarly position graduates for direct professional employment.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market demand and wage trends across sectors.
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Elmira College Same state (39 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type | NY | 91% | $57,550 | Compare |
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St. John Fisher University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#26034 ranked) | NY | 66% | $66,944 | #26034 | Compare |
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Keuka College's published cost of attendance is $54,760. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,368, middle-income families pay around $21,808, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,748.
Azimuth ranks Keuka College #1073 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Keuka College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/), and understanding that gap helps families plan realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,800; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,373, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Keuka College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,373, placing Keuka College in the 33.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,341 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Keuka College in the 52.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Keuka College #779 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Keuka College's concentration in public administration and related applied fields.
Social Work is the largest program with 95 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,540, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program graduates 52 students earning $70,306, and the The Business Administration program graduates 41 students earning $58,413.
Together, these programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and reflect the practical, career-focused orientation that characterizes Keuka College's academic portfolio.
