Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York · Public · 6,499 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 81 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,048 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,490 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,442 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,829 |
| $110k and up | $15,230 |
| All families (average) | $8,501 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,374 | +$5,628 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,266 | +$15,520 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $69,398 | +$33,652 | clears the bar | $11,995 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,627 | +$11,881 | clears the bar | $9,609 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,443 | +$47,697 | clears the bar | $16,100 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $85,166 | +$49,420 | clears the bar | $13,209 | 0.3 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's Degree | $61,679 | +$25,933 | clears the bar | $9,317 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,777 | +$40,031 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,598 | +$26,852 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate's Degree | $41,976 | +$6,230 | clears the bar | $10,909 | 1.8 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $38,446 | +$2,700 | clears the bar | $10,946 | 4.1 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's Degree | $64,515 | +$28,769 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $37,320 | +$1,574 | clears the bar | $7,679 | 4.9 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $73,204 | +$37,458 | clears the bar | $9,935 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,029 | +$17,283 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.