Hocking College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Hocking College at a glance

• 1,311

  students enrolled

• 509

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,704

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,816 in state, $7,632 out of state

• $33,544

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,791

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Hocking 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 Hocking College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Athens County, where the college is.

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• 49

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Athens County

  2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $53,837

  median household income

  Athens County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (5 open), operations (8 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Illinois Tool Works (12), Creative Financial Staffing (3), RTX (3), American Honda Motor (2), Conagra Brands (2), Premier Health (2), Talnt (2), Ad Mortgage (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (12), Operations (8), Sales (5), Finance (4), Human Resources (4), Administration (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: OhioMeansJobs - Area 14 Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Hocking College?

Hocking College enrolls about 1,311 students and is a public 2-year institution in Nelsonville, Ohio. It awards about 509 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Hocking College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Hocking College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,544 six years after entry and $37,791 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Hocking College offer AI or data science degrees?

Hocking 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 Hocking College?

49 open professional jobs are listed in Athens County, 6 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Illinois Tool Works has the most openings.