Hastings College
Hastings, NE · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Hastings, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Hastings College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 891 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,303 ten years after enrollment, which is 26% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 51.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $24,452 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Sports & Fitness, Fine Arts, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,303
Graduation Rate
51.2%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$24,452
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
891
Admission Rate
71.7%
Average SAT
1320
Retention Rate
65.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$37,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,770
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
61.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$21,646
Income $30K–$48K
$18,812
Income $48K–$75K
$21,933
Income $110K+
$27,290
Student Demographics
Women
46.6%
White
61.2%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
14.6%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
75.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (29)
Bachelor (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $61,465 | 45 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 25 |
| Sports & Fitness | $48,238 | 18 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 15 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Marketing | $64,708 | 12 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Finance | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | $40,723 | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Zoology | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 7 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nebraska
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nebraska
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nebraska
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Nebraska
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