Nursing at Keene State College

Keene, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
83 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
82
Optimistic
83
Base Case
80
Pessimistic
Earnings $74,915/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #318 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $804K $802K $705K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.7x 13.6x 12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.7x 7.7x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 82 83 80

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 (7.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,656
-30% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$83,703
12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $74,915/yr, Nursing graduates from Keene State College land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #318 of 990 Nursing programs, Keene State College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $83,703 are relatively flat compared to the $74,915 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Keene State College

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

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr
Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr
Nurse midwives $128,790/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Keene State College?
This program scores 83/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $704,510 in decade earnings vs $804,292 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →