Is Hood College worth it?
Hood College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Frederick, Maryland (small city). It awarded 585 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,348
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,173
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,089
Average net price
$20,873
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
585
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,194
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $93,577 | $119,559 | 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,694 | $78,503 | 47 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,873 | $92,955 | 38 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $78,633 | $93,047 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $81,915 | $75,246 | 33 |
| Biology, General | Master's | $91,503 | $90,850 | 31 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $56,107 | N/A | 25 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,764 | $60,022 | 23 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $66,094 | $70,544 | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $67,733 | $71,439 | 20 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $20,422 | N/A | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,358 | $65,110 | 18 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $32,805 | N/A | 17 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Master's | $50,172 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-bacc certificate | 42 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 28 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 24 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Post-bacc certificate | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 28% | 804 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 515 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 343 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 165 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 146 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 125 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 112 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hood College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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