Is Hope College worth it?

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$45,590$65,755132
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$28,135$52,98086
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$72,146$75,73866
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's$67,410$82,51364
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's$38,956$55,16657
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's$45,137$49,62754
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's$61,120$86,25338
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$35,430$54,53837
SociologyBachelor's$29,181$50,22235
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's$45,046$49,46934
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's$23,815$47,44534
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's$35,992$53,32832
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's$32,389$62,93628
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's$25,862$53,34023
Social WorkBachelor's$37,270$49,58723

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
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's111
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's63
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's58
Speech Communication and RhetoricBachelor's48
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's45
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's44
Exercise Science and KinesiologyBachelor's23
Political Science and Government, GeneralBachelor's21
Chemistry, GeneralBachelor's20
Elementary Education and TeachingBachelor's17

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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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page