Is Hocking College worth it?

Nelsonville, OH · Public · 2-year

Hocking College is a public, two-year institution in Nelsonville, Ohio (rural area). It awarded 550 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, wildlife and criminal justice.

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Federal context for Hocking College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$33,200

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,764

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,791

Average net price

$13,704

Completion rate

37%

Completions (2024)

550

Years to pay back

1.2 years

Students (undergrad)

1,311

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$62,175$62,102105
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyAssociate$27,817$42,18172
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementAssociate$26,914$38,54155
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$35,370$46,66835
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$40,158N/A18
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate$33,845$31,62516
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate51
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and ManagementAssociate47
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate38
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective ServicesAssociate33
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/TechnologistAssociate27
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr26
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr22
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing OperationsAssociate19
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceAssociate18
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment OperationAssociate18

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance38%5,108
Retail Trade9%1,223
Public Administration8%1,101
Accommodation and Food Services8%1,028
Manufacturing6%835
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%778
Construction6%756
Educational Services5%669

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Sources: federal figures for Hocking College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.

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