Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio Public 2-year Rural area

Overview

Hocking College is a public two-year institution in Nelsonville, Ohio. The campus sits in a rural area. It enrolled 1,486 students in fall 2024.

Hocking College offers certificates and associate degrees across 48 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Registered Nursing, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. It awarded 478 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 5 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

The school has an open admission policy. 43% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

1,486

Students enrolled

43%

First-year retention

478

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

12:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 48

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Natural Resources and Conservation 8

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management CertificateAssociate 41 graduates
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services Associate 25 graduates
Forest Management Associate 20 graduates
Environmental Studies Certificate 11 graduates
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other Associate 11 graduates
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Associate 10 graduates
Environmental Science Associate 4 graduates
Forest Technology/Technician Certificate

Health Professions 10

Registered Nursing Associate 68 graduates
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate 17 graduates
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Associate 8 graduates
Animal-Assisted Therapy Associate 7 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate 5 graduates
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate Online option 1 graduate
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage CertificateAssociate
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 2

Criminal Justice/Police Science CertificateAssociate Online option 32 graduates
Fire Science CertificateAssociate 6 graduates

Liberal Arts and General Studies 1

General Studies Associate 27 graduates

Agriculture and Veterinary Science 4

Animal Training Certificate 11 graduates
Equestrian/Equine Studies Associate 10 graduates
Viticulture and Enology Associate 1 graduate
Crop Production Associate

Precision Production 2

Welding Technology Certificate 22 graduates
Cabinetmaking and Millwork Associate

Visual and Performing Arts 3

Cinematography and Film/Video Production CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
Fashion/Apparel Design Associate 7 graduates
Music Management Associate 7 graduates

Business, Management and Marketing 5

Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations CertificateAssociate 13 graduates
Real Estate Certificate Online option 5 graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Associate 2 graduates
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Associate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations Certificate

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology 1

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Associate 16 graduates

Transportation and Materials Moving 2

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation CertificateAssociate 15 graduates
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor Certificate

Engineering Technologies 5

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 5 graduates
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate Online option 3 graduates
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Associate 2 graduates
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 1 graduate
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 1 graduate

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 1

Culinary Arts/Chef Training CertificateAssociate 9 graduates

Education 1

Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate 9 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 1

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate 8 graduates

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 1

Automobile CertificateAssociate 4 graduates

Public Administration and Social Services 1

Social Work Associate Online option 4 graduates

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 43%
First-year retention, part-time students: 19%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 398
Certificates under 1 year: 74
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 6

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 1,486
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 1,486
Full-time, fall 2024: 73%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 2,187
Full-time, 2024-25: 63%
Size category: 1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 53%
Men: 47%
White: 76%
Hispanic or Latino: 3%
Black or African American: 11%
Asian: 1%
Two or more races: 5%
International (U.S. nonresident): 2%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 5
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 20%
Students taking some online courses: 39%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Rural area
Academic calendar: Semester
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Athletic association: NJCAA
President: Dr. Betty Young
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization