Architecture at Keene State College

Keene, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
49
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,448/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #34 of 66 Architecture programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Architecture graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $660K $643K $584K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.2x 10.9x 9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.3x 6.1x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 51 49 51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,840
Out-of-state: $104,744 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,656
-30% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,860
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,441
51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,448/yr, Architecture graduates from Keene State College land near the $45,895 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 10.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,860 debt-to-$43,448 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #34 out of 66 programs, Keene State College's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $43,448 to $65,441 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Keene State College

With 89% of applicants admitted, Keene State College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,680 in Keene, NH.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr
Architects, except landscape and naval $96,690/yr
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Keene State College's Architecture program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Architecture. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Architecture to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Architecture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →