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How strong are the academics at Houghton University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Houghton University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Houghton's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Houghton University:

86%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Houghton University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
8
11.6
15.2
18.8
22.4
26

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Accounting 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • Human Resources Development 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
  • Information Science/Studies 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Writing, General 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 1
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 11
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 18
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Development Economics and International Development 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 3
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Music, Other 1

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