Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Troy, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Hudson Valley Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 6,499 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,460 ten years after enrollment, which is 12% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 34.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,625, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.28x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,501 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Electrical & Power Transmission, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,460
Graduation Rate
34.0%
Median Debt
$10,625
Average Net Price
$8,501
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.28x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,499
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,796
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,852
Pell Grant Rate
30.5%
Federal Loan Rate
20.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,048
Income $30K–$48K
$6,490
Income $48K–$75K
$10,442
Income $110K+
$15,230
Student Demographics
Women
47.6%
White
60.3%
Black
15.0%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
8.4%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (61)
Associate (42)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,374 | 276 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,266 | 129 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $69,398 | 76 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $85,166 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,443 | 76 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,627 | 62 |
| Information Science | $61,679 | 48 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,029 | 40 |
| Engineering | $73,204 | 39 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 39 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $37,320 | 37 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $41,976 | 34 |
| Public Administration | $38,446 | 34 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $64,515 | 33 |
| Accounting | $47,322 | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | $62,598 | 23 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $67,702 | 20 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | $58,190 | 19 |
| Fine Arts | $25,831 | 15 |
| Mental Health Services | $46,782 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $81,276 | 14 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $59,472 | 13 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 11 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | $47,573 | 11 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 10 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $75,777 | 48 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 10 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Psychology | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in New York
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