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Construction Trades at Hudson Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, take a look at what Hudson Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hudson Valley Community College is in Troy, NY.
Studying Online at Hudson Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Hudson Valley Community College. Of 9,227 students, 1,638 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,000 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Hudson Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Hudson Valley Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Those who finish Hudson Valley Community College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,959 |
| 2 years | $51,652 |
| 3 years | $52,385 |
| 4 years | $60,550 |
| 5 years | $73,989 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Hudson Valley Community College report median earnings of $60,550, compared with $48,089 for all Hudson Valley Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from Hudson Valley Community College is $11,973.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Hudson Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Construction Trades graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
| Roofers | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | $66,726 |
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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