Columbia-Greene Community College earns top ranks in Research.com rankings; leadership lauded as Spring 2026 semester comes to a close

Prospective students learn about Columbia-Greene’s leading-edge nursing instruction classroom spaces (photo credit: Relentless)

Dean of Nursing Dr. Latasha Powell named as Top 5ive by NY-VT Media

HUDSON, N.Y. (May 4, 2026) — Columbia-Greene Community College (“Columbia-Greene”) has been ranked as the №3 Best Value College in New York State and the №5 Best Value College in the Northeast by Research.com, the highest the College has ranked since tracking began.

The ranking system is based on the average salary of recent graduates relative to tuition costs.

“It’s no secret to any of us that Columbia-Greene presents an excellent foundation for our students to excel in whatever pathway they choose — whether that is career-oriented or as the first step in a fruitful academic journey,” said Dr. Victoria Walsh, president, Columbia-Greene Community College. “We are immensely proud of not only our students, but our faculty and staff who are instrumental in us improving our rankings year-over-year.”

According to Research.com, Columbia-Greene also ranked as the №18 most affordable college in New York State and the №19 most affordable in the Northeastern United States. Last year, Columbia-Greene ranked as №5 Best Value within New York State and №9 Best Value in the Northeast.

Recently, Dr. Latasha Powell, dean of nursing at Columbia-Greene, was named as one of the Top 5ive by NY-VT Media, recognizing Dr. Powell’s leadership in the health sciences at the College.

“Dean Powell has been a tremendous leader here on campus,” said President Walsh. “As the demand for nursing continues to surge, we are confident in Dean Powell’s leadership in ensuring Columbia-Greene remains at the top of our game for ensuring the next generation of nurses and healthcare professions have the tools to succeed.”

For more information about Columbia-Greene Community College and its academic programs, visit columbiagreene.edu.

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About Columbia-Greene Community College: A campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), Columbia-Greene Community College (“Columbia-Greene,” “C-GCC”) is a comprehensive, two-year institution offering a variety of transfer and career programs leading to the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Studies degrees, as well as micro credentials, one-year certificate programs, and specialized courses geared toward community interest.