Hudson Valley Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,499 students.
About This School
Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution located in Troy, New York with approximately 6,499 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,501 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hudson Valley Community College is a public community college in Troy, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). Although about eighty percent of the students are from the Capital District, the remainder are from other parts of New York, other states and from some 30 countries around the world.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Capital District looking to start college affordably — at just $7,118/year in net price and a median debt of only $5,713 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $40,400 a decade out, which is modest but reasonable for a two-year degree, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a skilled trade program. Worth considering as a smart, low-debt starting point — just go in with a clear plan for what comes next.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,499 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in New York
New York University
New York, NY · Private nonprofit
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Public
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY · Public
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Public
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY · Public
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.