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Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, New York · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 876 students · Diesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$6,559
cheaper than 67% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.5%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$44,441
earns ~$6,775.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Columbia-Greene Community College is a public school in Hudson, NY, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students with 876 enrolled and offers programs ranging from vehicle repair to nursing. The school provides many programs beyond trades, including liberal arts and computer science.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $6,559, while the median student debt at completion is $12,000. The overall completion rate is reported at 36.5%, which undercounts transfers to four-year institutions. Median earnings 10 years after entry for graduates are $44,441.

Net price is 35% below the New York median ($10,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% above the national median ($39,254) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 19 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$55,383
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,797
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees. Specific options include Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Registered Nursing, Natural Resources Conservation, Computer and Information Sciences, and Computer Science.
What do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for the Registered Nursing program are reported at $55,383.
How many students finish their studies at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 36.5%. Note that this figure for public community colleges may undercount students who transfer to other institutions.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Hudson, NY.
How does typical student debt compare to the annual cost?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $6,559. These figures represent different financial concepts and should not be directly compared.

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SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyFlushing$39,98642.1%$64,973
Apex Technical SchoolLong Island City$14,82679%$41,093
Berk Trade and Business SchoolLong Island City$16,77094.6%$49,748
SUNY Corning Community CollegeCorning$7,37334.5%$38,817
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx$4,46229.5%$41,307
CUNY Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn$5,60639.4%$42,621
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 190169. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.