Information Science at Hudson Valley Community College
If you plan to study Information Science, consider the program at Hudson Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hudson Valley Community College sits in Troy, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 information science degrees were granted at Hudson Valley Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Hudson Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Hudson Valley Community College. Among 9,227 students, 1,638 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,000 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Information Science Rankings at Hudson Valley Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hudson Valley Community College’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 209 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 212 |
Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Those who finish Hudson Valley Community College’s Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,382 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $50,694 |
| 4 years | $54,608 |
| 5 years | $63,937 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from Hudson Valley Community College take home a median $54,608, compared with $48,089 for all Hudson Valley Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Information Science graduates from Hudson Valley Community College is $8,942.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Science graduates at Hudson Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at Hudson Valley Community College are 14% women (8) and 86% men (48).
Information Science Associate’s Program at Hudson Valley Community College
Of the 56 associate’s information science degrees awarded at Hudson Valley Community College, 14% were women (8) and 86% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Hudson Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Hudson Valley Community College, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Science Concentrations at Hudson Valley Community College
The Information Science program at Hudson Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 56 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates
Those who complete Information Science program at Hudson Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
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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