Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$8,501

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

35.0%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

6,499

In-state tuition

$6,796

Out-of-state tuition

$11,852

Cost of attendance

$15,757

Median earnings (10y)

$45,460

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (23%), humanities & arts (21%), trades & services (19%).

  • STEM18%
  • Health23%
  • Business13%
  • Humanities & arts21%
  • Social sciences6%
  • Trades & services19%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's555$21,902$10,046
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's297$25,167$9,250
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Associate's173$39,959$11,973
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's145$62,667$27,436
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's137$53,360$19,929
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's136$27,020$10,700
Information Science/Studies.Associate's107$35,382$8,942
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate94$65,544$20,464
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's75
Computer Software and Media Applications.Associate's70$25,854$9,926
Human Services, General.Associate's69$29,431$11,925
Engineering, General.Associate's68$9,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's68$36,745$10,275
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's67$21,164$8,216
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Associate's65$41,929$12,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's60$54,122$16,515
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's50$37,447$13,250
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Associate's38$47,072
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate36
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's32$27,903$10,292
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's30$37,143$11,491
Teaching Assistants/Aides.Undergraduate certificate30
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's30
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's29$35,051
Marketing.Associate's29
Biology, General.Associate's27
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Associate's25$29,372
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate22
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's21
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.Associate's20
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate20
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Associate's19
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's19
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate18
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Associate's17
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Associate's17
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's15
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians.Associate's15
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate14
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's13

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College is a large institution located in Troy, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,499 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Hudson Valley Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,501 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,796 for in-state students and $11,852 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,757 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 35.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,460 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Hudson Valley Community College confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Troy, New York (city), Hudson Valley Community College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Hudson Valley Community College

Q.How much does Hudson Valley Community College cost?

The average net price at Hudson Valley Community College is $8,501 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,757.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Hudson Valley Community College?

Hudson Valley Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Hudson Valley Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Hudson Valley Community College graduate earns $45,460 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Hudson Valley Community College?

Published tuition is $6,796 in-state and $11,852 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Hudson Valley Community College located?

Hudson Valley Community College is located in Troy, New York (ZIP 12180).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hudson Valley Community College at their official website.