Houghton College Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Houghton College
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Houghton College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Houghton College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Houghton Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $20,820 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,250 | $36,400 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $22,090 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,750 | $31,580 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,000 | $35,280 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $26,740 |
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