Hocking College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,311 students.
About This School
Hocking College is a public institution located in Nelsonville, Ohio with approximately 1,311 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,704 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hocking College is a public community college in Nelsonville, Ohio, United States. The college offers more than 60 associate and vocational programs and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college was chartered in 1969 by the Ohio Board of Regents.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, hands-on path to a vocational or technical career — at just $13,362/year average net price and a median graduation debt of only $6,701, the financial risk is low. That said, median earnings of $33,200 a decade out are modest, so be realistic about which specific program you choose and where it leads. This is a practical, no-frills community college best suited for students with a clear career target, not those still figuring out a direction.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,311 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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