Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Hudson Valley Community College
If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at Hudson Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hudson Valley Community College is in Troy, NY.
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Studying Online 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.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Hudson Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hudson Valley Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Graduates of Hudson Valley Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,164 |
| 2 years | $19,227 |
| 3 years | $19,840 |
| 4 years | $29,021 |
| 5 years | $29,664 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $29,021, compared with $48,089 for all Hudson Valley Community College graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Hudson Valley Community College stands at $8,216.
Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Hudson Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
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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