Hocking College
Nelsonville, Ohio · Public · 1,311 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,364 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,869 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,253 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,848 |
| $110k and up | $18,104 |
| All families (average) | $13,704 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Associate's Degree | $42,181 | +$6,099 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $62,102 | +$26,020 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,593 | +$6,511 | clears the bar | $12,750 | 2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,158 | +$4,076 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate's Degree | $38,541 | +$2,459 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,668 | +$10,586 | clears the bar | $13,234 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $31,625 | -$4,457 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,540 | +$18,458 | clears the bar | $16,540 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.