C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

Hocking College

2-Year Public
📍 Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Hocking College campus, Nelsonville, OH
Hocking College campus, Nelsonville, OH. Photo: dankeck, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
C+
59/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,846
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,334
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Hocking College ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$116,892
Avg Monthly Rent
$735
1-Year Change
+2.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hocking College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,791
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,544
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,584
Median debt at graduation
37.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 50th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Hocking College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$62,175$62,102-23%#959 of 962#947$15,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,370$46,668+10%#218 of 476#179$13,234
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$42,593-3%#506 of 947#372$12,750
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$27,817$42,181+0%——$11,000
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$26,914$38,541+4%#1 of 5#1$11,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,845$31,625-32%#424 of 426#422$12,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Hocking College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $116,892
  • Avg rent near campus: $735/mo — vs ~$631/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45719 (9.0% cap, Chauncey)

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🏆 Where Hocking College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,816 $7,632
Room $5,680
Board $4,380
Total Cost (On-Campus) $20,160 $24,670

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
$12,334
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,187
$30,001 - $48,000$12,309
$48,001 - $75,000$13,970
$75,001 - $110,000$16,303
$110,001+$16,749

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 51 grads/yr Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 47 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 40 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 33 grads/yr Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 27 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 26 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 19 grads/yr Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations 19 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 15 grads/yr Animal Training 13 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12 grads/yr Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 11 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 11 grads/yr Environmental Studies 11 grads/yr Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 10 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10 grads/yr Music Management 9 grads/yr Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hocking College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
$101k/yr 1,600 jobs
Zoologists and wildlife biologists
$73k/yr 18,200 jobs
Conservation scientists
$68k/yr 28,500 jobs
Detectives and criminal investigators
$94k/yr 117,900 jobs
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
$76k/yr 698,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Bailiffs
$57k/yr 19,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,846
Total Students
48%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 2%
Black 11%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 56%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 22%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~417 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hocking College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Hocking College?
Tuition at Hocking College is $3,816 for in-state students and $7,632 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,334.
What is the graduation rate at Hocking College?
The graduation rate at Hocking College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Hocking College a good school?
Hocking College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Hocking College?
Hocking College has a total enrollment of 1,846 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Hocking College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Hocking College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 417 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Nelsonville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology