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Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a two-year school situated in Troy, New York and serves New York State's Capital Region. Established in 1953, HVCC has more than 50 organizations and clubs for its students. The school presently serves around 10,000 students.
HVCC provides more than 50 certificate programs and academic degrees in 4 schools:
The sports teams of the college are named Vikings. Sports such as tennis, softball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, cross country and football are available at the university.
For additional details about HVCC, read CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with its career director.
Troy, NY is home to Hudson Valley. Troy is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Hudson Valley go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Hudson Valley has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 12,296 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide dynamic, student-centered, comprehensive, and accessible educational activities that address the diverse needs of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
General Phone: (518) 629-4822
http://www.hvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 463 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Business and Management | 305 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, labor relations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 157 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 126 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, cardiovascular tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 118 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, communications install and repair, autobody repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 111 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 109 | community organization, child care management |
| Construction Trades | 82 | power transmission, construction trades, electrical and power installer |
| Engineering Technician | 71 | civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, construction engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 67 | information science, network management, web design, computer support, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | teacher aide, physical education teaching |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 30 | funeral and mortuary |
| Media | 30 | radio and TV tech, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 29 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 24 | machine shop assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | substance abuse counseling |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech |
| Office and Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | conservation |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Hudson Valley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,711 | 45 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Hudson Valley had a total enrollment of 12,296 students (8,635 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,614 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,414 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Hudson Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286800)
Hudson Valley has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $90,169 | 33 | $76,314 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $67,078 | 29 | $60,762 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $59,987 | 51 | $52,916 |
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $48,713 | 43 | $48,882 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $64,939 | 156 | $58,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hudson Valley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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