Hudson Valley Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Hudson Valley Community College at a glance

• 6,499

  students enrolled

• 1,451

  degrees and certificates a year

• 35%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,501

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,056 in state, $10,112 out of state

• $39,595

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,460

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  42% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Hudson Valley Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Hudson Valley Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Rensselaer County, where the college is.

• 46

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Rensselaer County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $86,663

  median household income

  Rensselaer County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (3 open), operations (12 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Nyiso (13), Curia Global (8), Amazon (4), Hudson Valley Community College (3), Dairy Farmers of America (2), TrustCo Bank (2), Fa Espx Saasfaprod1 (1), Green Key Resources (1).

What they hire for: Operations (12), Engineering (10), Finance (6), Legal (3), Sales (3), Human Resources (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.

• Rensselaer County One Stop Career CenterTroy · 518-270-2860 · Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Hudson Valley Community College?

Hudson Valley Community College enrolls about 6,499 students and is a public 2-year institution in Troy, New York. It awards about 1,451 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Hudson Valley Community College?

35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Hudson Valley Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,595 six years after entry and $45,460 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Hudson Valley Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Hudson Valley Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Hudson Valley Community College?

46 open professional jobs are listed in Rensselaer County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Nyiso has the most openings.