Hope College
Holland, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 3,288 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,606 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,590 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,206 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,017 |
| $110k and up | $32,754 |
| All families (average) | $27,182 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,755 | +$30,946 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,980 | +$18,171 | clears the bar | $24,499 | 1.3 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,513 | +$47,704 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,738 | +$40,929 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,340 | +$18,531 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,538 | +$19,729 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,627 | +$14,818 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,166 | +$20,357 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,469 | +$14,660 | clears the bar | $25,800 | 1.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $48,630 | +$13,821 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,587 | +$14,778 | clears the bar | $26,670 | 1.8 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $21,199 | -$13,610 | falls short | $26,636 | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,445 | +$12,636 | clears the bar | $24,499 | 1.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,936 | +$28,127 | clears the bar | $24,499 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,222 | +$15,413 | clears the bar | $24,493 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.