Hondros College of Nursing
Columbus, Ohio · Private, for-profit · 3,857 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,116 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,142 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,495 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,441 |
| $110k and up | $30,681 |
| All families (average) | $26,014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,585 | +$24,503 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,379 | +$45,297 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,357 | +$49,275 | clears the bar | $36,700 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 71% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.