Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.3%
- Retention Rate
- 80.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,089
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $71,255 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $54,252 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $53,810 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $45,980 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,992 | $23,331 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $34,526 | $22,125 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $27,488 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $25,194 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | Bachelor | $23,649 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $21,234 | $22,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $19,455 |
Outcomes Overview
Hood College graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,000 and earn $57,089 ten years after graduation. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 sits below the concerning 1.0 threshold that signals financial stress. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, which is manageable for most borrowers. The college's strong programs in education, nursing, and sciences funnel graduates into stable, service-oriented careers with steady earning potential. With a 96.8% employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 70.11%, most graduates find work but some struggle with debt obligations. The financial outcomes represent an average return on investment for a small liberal arts education.