Computer & Information Sciences at Hudson Valley Community College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Hudson Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hudson Valley Community College is located in Troy, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hudson Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Hudson Valley Community College. Among 9,227 students, 1,638 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,000 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Hudson Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hudson Valley Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #16 of 101 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #47 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 277 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #494 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Those who finish Hudson Valley Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,007 |
| 2 years | $33,834 |
| 3 years | $50,694 |
| 4 years | $47,227 |
| 5 years | $55,480 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Hudson Valley Community College report median earnings of $47,227, compared with $48,089 for all Hudson Valley Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Hudson Valley Community College is $10,120.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Hudson Valley Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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