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Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180 · Phone: (518) 629-4822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hudson Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Troy, NY, offering electrician, auto mechanic, and EMT training programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Hudson Valley Community College has a 35.0% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,625 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,460.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Hudson Valley Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is accepted, and about 30.5% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $45,740 | $78,750 | $106,420 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,470 | $54,120 | $73,320 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,560 | $74,430 | $88,130 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,680 | $106,130 | $121,740 |
| Surgical technologists | $53,680 | $79,550 | $98,140 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $58,740 | $121,280 | $134,320 |
| Dental assistants | $36,410 | $48,110 | $58,630 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,840 | $59,140 | $71,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Hudson Valley Community College is a public trade and career school located in Troy, New York, in a small-city setting. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs. Accreditation is held by several bodies including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its most-awarded trade programs are electrician schools (76 completions), auto mechanic schools (40), and EMT & paramedic training (38), across 13 total program families including HVAC, welding, lineman, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and surgical technology.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.0%, below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,625, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,460. About 30.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 6,499 undergraduates and 279 trade completers, this campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs and longer allied-health tracks; program length details for adult or career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program specifics with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hudson Valley Community College's top trade programs are electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and EMT & paramedic training, among 13 total program families including HVAC, welding, dental hygiene, and surgical technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, including by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and several program-specific accreditors such as the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 35.0%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,625, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,460, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics on individual programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?191719, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided, as program schedules and lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about part-time or accelerated options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hudson Valley Community College at (518) 629-4822 or through its website, https://www.hvcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.