 After earning his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, he co-founded an electronic manufacturing firm that he headed for 12 years before selling his interest.Hochberg served on the House Committee on Public Education during his entire time in the legislature, where he developed a reputation as one of the state's leading experts on the financing of public schools.He also served on various other committees, including the House Committee on State Affairs, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on Corrections.