Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

55/100 · earnings-weighted

Columbia-Greene Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Hudson, New York 12534

🌐 https://www.sunycgcc.edu/

Columbia-Greene Community College — tuition $5,256 in-state, $10,512 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

B+

78/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

45/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,696

Total Enrollment

34%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,675

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Columbia-Greene Community College ▼

32% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$450,121

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,222

1-Year Change

+7.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Columbia-Greene Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,441

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,538

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,000

Median debt at graduation

46.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Columbia-Greene Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$69,400	$88,857	+10%	#207 of 962	#409	$20,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$46,236	$59,318	+2%	#90 of 176	#105	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$28,342	$45,243	+3%	#335 of 947	#536	$11,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$34,411	$44,128	-6%	#287 of 426	#307	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Columbia-Greene Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $450,121
Avg rent near campus: $2,222/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12414 (4.2% cap, Catskill)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,256	$10,512

Financial Aid

72%

Receive Any Aid

46%

Receive Pell Grants

12%

Take Out Loans

$5,675

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,565
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,469
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,913
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,933
$110,001+	$12,441

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 105 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 32 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 23 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 18 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 11 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7 grads/yr Plant Sciences, General 6 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr Human Services, General 4 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 4 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 3 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Computer Science 2 grads/yr Environmental Science 1 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 grads/yr Environmental Studies 1 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Columbia-Greene Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,696

Total Students

56%

Women

32%

Traditional Age (18-24)

32%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Hispanic 11%

Black 13%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 32%

With Family 68%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~548 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%

Hybrid (Some Online) 19%

Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia-Greene Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia-Greene Community College?

Tuition at Columbia-Greene Community College is $5,256 for in-state students and $10,512 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,675.

What is the graduation rate at Columbia-Greene Community College?

The graduation rate at Columbia-Greene Community College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Columbia-Greene Community College a good school?

Columbia-Greene Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Columbia-Greene Community College?

Columbia-Greene Community College has a total enrollment of 1,696 students.

Is there rental demand near Columbia-Greene Community College?

Yes! Approximately 32% of students at Columbia-Greene Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 548 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Hudson area.

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