Nelsonville, Ohio Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Nelsonville, Ohio: median public in-state tuition $5,540 (+0.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $11,584 (-12.7% vs U.S.) 1,318 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 1,318 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $5,540 (+0.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $13,704 (+37.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $11,584 (-12.7% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,211

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Nelsonville serve students across Ohio with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,318 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $5,540. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Nelsonville, Ohio and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Nelsonville vs Ohio & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Nelsonville, Ohio$5,540$13,704$11,584N/A1,318
Ohio (state median)$7,491$12,090$14,21146.0%429,089
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Nelsonville, Ohio vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Nelsonville, OhioN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Ohio (state median)$52,58190.9%74.1%5.6%—73.0%0.47
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Ohio (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Nelsonville, Ohio$5,540$13,704$11,584N/A1,318N/AN/A
Columbus$21,028$23,812$14,75047.4%79,719$53,01889.9%
Columbus$21,028$23,812$14,75047.4%79,719$53,01889.9%
Columbus$21,028$23,812$14,75047.4%79,719$53,01889.9%
Cincinnati$16,836$20,018$14,85856.7%45,270$54,81091.2%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Dayton$14,822$15,415$12,40341.7%28,536$62,51892.4%
Dayton$14,822$15,415$12,40341.7%28,536$62,51892.4%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Nelsonville, Ohio vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Nelsonville, Ohio median in-state tuition is $5,540, +0.5% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Nelsonville, Ohio vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Nelsonville, Ohio is $11,584 (-12.7% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,211.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Nelsonville, Ohio median public in-state tuition is $5,540, about +0.5% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is -1.5%.

Median graduate debt is $11,584 (-12.7% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Nelsonville?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Nelsonville, Ohio with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Nelsonville?

Median in-state tuition in Nelsonville is $5,540 and median net price is $13,704. For Ohio overall, medians are $7,491 and $12,090; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Nelsonville?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Nelsonville is N/A vs $52,581 for Ohio and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Nelsonville colleges?

Median completer debt in Nelsonville is $11,584 vs $14,211 for Ohio and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Nelsonville?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Nelsonville, Ohio, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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