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Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,441
-17% vs average
Net Price / Year
$6,559
-68% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.6 years
Median Debt
$12,000
Student Body
876

Columbia-Greene Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Columbia-Greene Community College at a Glance

Columbia–Greene Community College is a public community college in Hudson, New York. Founded in 1966, it is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is locally sponsored by two rural counties, Columbia and Greene, which have a combined population of about 112,000. The college was originally in Athens, New York until its permanent relocation to the City of Hudson in 1974. It currently offers 32 associate degree programs and five undergraduate certificate programs. C-GCC is accre…

Founded

1966

60 years old

Undergraduates

1,581

Campus

144 acres

Identity

Motto: Tomorrow, TodayAthletics: TwinsMascot: Rip van WinkleColors: Green, orange, yellowAffiliation: NJCAA , Region IIIPresident: Victoria Walsh
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Columbia-Greene Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Columbia-Greene Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.6 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Columbia-Greene Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Columbia-Greene Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$26,236

Based on $6,559/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-17%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.6 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$418,174

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Hudson, NY
Student Body
876 students
Net Price (Annual)
$6,559
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,441
Median Student Debt
$12,000

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.