Is Hope College worth it?
Hope College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Holland, Michigan (small city). It awarded 695 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,596
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,573
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,427
Average net price
$27,182
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
695
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
3,288
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,590 | $65,755 | 132 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,135 | $52,980 | 86 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,146 | $75,738 | 66 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $67,410 | $82,513 | 64 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,956 | $55,166 | 57 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,137 | $49,627 | 54 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $61,120 | $86,253 | 38 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,430 | $54,538 | 37 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,181 | $50,222 | 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,046 | $49,469 | 34 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $23,815 | $47,445 | 34 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $35,992 | $53,328 | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $32,389 | $62,936 | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,862 | $53,340 | 23 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $37,270 | $49,587 | 23 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hope College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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