Columbia-Greene Community College
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Located along the Hudson River with views of the Catskill Mountains, Columbia-Greene Community College is a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) known for providing accessible, high-value education with small class sizes. The college excels in both hands-on career training and transfer-ready academic pathways, boasting particularly strong programs in Nursing, Automotive Technology, Criminal Justice, and Fine Arts. Students benefit from a supportive, close-knit campus culture featuring personal faculty mentorship and flexible scheduling designed for both recent high school graduates and adult learners. C-GCC stands out for its state-of-the-art technical facilities and direct partnerships with local healthcare and industry leaders, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for immediate employment or seamless transfer to four-year institutions.
Wikipedia: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 accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls approximately 1,578 students as of Fall 2018.
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