Hope College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Hope College at a glance
3,288
students enrolled
700
degrees and certificates a year
80%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$27,182
average net price a year
Tuition $37,240
$49,727
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$58,427
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 21% | 149 |
| Education | 10% | 71 |
| Psychology | 9% | 62 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 52 |
| Communication & journalism | 7% | 51 |
AI and data programs
Hope College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Hope College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ottawa County, where the college is.
92
open professional jobs
13
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Ottawa County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$87,144
median household income
Ottawa County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (4 open), operations (18 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Gentex Zeeland (24), Disher (8), Herman Miller MillerKnoll (8), Gentex (6), Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company (6), Gentex Zeeland (4), CapstoneONE Search (3), Design Within Reach (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (46), Operations (18), Finance (5), Human Resources (5), Sales (4), Data & Analytics (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.
- West Michigan Works! Service Center: Ottawa CountyHolland · 616-396-2154 · M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Hope College?
- Hope College enrolls about 3,288 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Holland, Michigan. It awards about 700 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Hope College?
- 80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Hope College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,727 six years after entry and $58,427 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Hope College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Hope College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Hope College?
- 92 open professional jobs are listed in Ottawa County, 13 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Gentex Zeeland has the most openings.
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