Program Payoff

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, New York. 104 certificate and associate programs, public. 104 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in New York.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $67,324 (32) $59,140
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate $62,508 (54) $131,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $16,100 $59,640 (80) $109,440
Registered Nurses
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree $13,209 $55,964 (85) $131,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $55,286 (15) $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's degree $11,995 $51,652 (90) $78,750
Electricians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $50,856 (25) $77,040
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $16,250 $49,136 (51) $131,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Associate's degree $48,041 (18) $80,430
Cost Estimators
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's degree $12,000 $44,728 (62) $74,430
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Information Science/Studies Associate's degree $9,317 $39,369 (23) $166,180
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree $37,208 (22) $121,040
Project Management Specialists
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $34,526 (23) $65,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $10,000 $34,467 (49) $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree $9,609 $31,495 (83) $44,240
Security Guards
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree $12,219 $30,771 (22) $102,640
Accountants and Auditors
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's degree $9,500 $30,305 (107) $130,860
General and Operations Managers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree $29,141 (42) $79,170
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Human Services, General Associate's degree $10,946 $27,822 (34) $47,190
Social and Human Service Assistants
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $8,750 $25,323 (128) $67,640
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $25,194 (14) $67,600
Audio and Video Technicians
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's degree $10,909 $21,052 (15) $166,180
Software Developers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree $7,679 $19,227 (19) $37,590
Childcare Workers
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate's degree $15,552 (13) $47,090
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Engineering, General Associate's degree $9,935 not published $175,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $102,640
Accountants and Auditors
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Undergraduate certificate not published $37,840
Animal Caretakers
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's degree not published $48,000
Medical Assistants
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $76,260
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $76,260
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Associate's degree not published $107,550
Producers and Directors
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $67,600
Audio and Video Technicians
Biology, General Associate's degree not published $97,070
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $61,210
Biological Technicians
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $61,210
Biological Technicians
Biotechnology Undergraduate certificate not published $134,680
Natural Sciences Managers
Biotechnology Associate's degree not published $134,680
Natural Sciences Managers
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's degree not published $48,000
Customer Service Representatives
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Associate's degree not published
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $73,790
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Community Organization and Advocacy Associate's degree not published $95,980
Social and Community Service Managers
Computer Programming Associate's degree not published $166,180
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Undergraduate certificate not published $166,180
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Undergraduate certificate not published $166,180
Software Developers
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Associate's degree not published
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $121,040
Project Management Specialists
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Undergraduate certificate not published $80,430
Cost Estimators
Construction Trades, Other Associate's degree not published
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $131,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $76,260
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $76,260
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Associate's degree not published $107,550
Producers and Directors
Educational Administration and Supervision Associate's degree not published $138,830
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Undergraduate certificate not published $78,750
Electricians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $77,040
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $100,960
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $100,960
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $77,040
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $98,310
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $98,310
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Engineering Mechanics Associate's degree not published $102,440
Mechanical Engineers
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $130,860
General and Operations Managers
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Associate's degree not published $130,860
General and Operations Managers
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's degree not published $97,070
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Associate's degree not published $63,090
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $92,190
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Undergraduate certificate not published
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Associate's degree not published
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Undergraduate certificate not published $58,130
Community Health Workers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate's degree not published $58,130
Community Health Workers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate not published $79,170
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills Associate's degree not published
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Undergraduate certificate not published $74,430
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $37,590
Childcare Workers
Human Resources Management and Services Associate's degree not published $84,380
Human Resources Specialists
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $59,140
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Information Science/Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $166,180
Software Developers
Marketing Associate's degree not published $98,580
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate's degree not published
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $65,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Associate's degree not published $90,080
Compliance Officers
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other Associate's degree not published
Physical Sciences, General Associate's degree not published $97,070
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree not published $60,920
Machinists
Psychology, General Associate's degree not published $167,200
Managers, All Other
Public Administration Associate's degree not published $130,860
General and Operations Managers
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Associate's degree not published
Public Health Undergraduate certificate not published $164,120
Medical and Health Services Managers
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Undergraduate certificate not published $107,550
Producers and Directors
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Associate's degree not published $107,550
Producers and Directors
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $131,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Security Science and Technology Associate's degree not published $102,640
Accountants and Auditors
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $98,580
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $98,580
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Undergraduate certificate not published $47,090
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's degree not published $85,760
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Undergraduate certificate not published $85,760
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Associate's degree not published $85,760
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teaching Assistants/Aides Undergraduate certificate not published $43,610
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Teaching Assistants/Aides Associate's degree not published $43,610
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Thanatology Undergraduate certificate not published $73,070
Healthcare Social Workers
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate's degree not published $98,850
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.