Hocking College

Hocking College is a public two-year institution located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 2,519 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 29.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 45% (IPEDS 2023).

Hocking College offers certificate programs across construction, health sciences, technology, and skilled trades. Construction and industrial programs include Construction Engineering Technology, Energy Systems Technology, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology. Technology offerings include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology are also available.

Located in Athens County in southeastern Ohio, Hocking College serves a rural region with limited economic diversification. The college's wide program range addresses local workforce development needs across construction, healthcare, and technical trades.