Mechanical Engineering at Hudson Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, 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 in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Hudson Valley Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hudson Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Hudson Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Hudson Valley Community College’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 130 |
Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Those who finish Hudson Valley Community College’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $55,286 |
| 3 years | $49,343 |
| 4 years | $55,461 |
| 5 years | $70,905 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Hudson Valley Community College report median earnings of $55,461, compared with $48,089 for all Hudson Valley Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Hudson Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Hudson Valley Community College are 8% women (1) and 92% men (11).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Hudson Valley Community College
Among the 12 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Hudson Valley Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Hudson Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Hudson Valley Community College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Hudson Valley Community College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Hudson Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Hudson Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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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