Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Associate's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Houghton University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Houghton University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| … | |||||
| 919 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $32,145 | $33,277 | #910 | $28,576 |
| 920 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg, KY | $32,087 | $36,332 | #858 | $22,504 |
| 921 | South Arkansas College El Dorado, AR | $31,979 | $37,685 | #815 | — |
| 922 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $31,881 | $30,344 | #934 | $14,467 |
| 923 | Richard Bland College South Prince George, VA | $31,675 | $28,843 | #940 | — |
| 924 | Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM | $31,636 | $36,630 | #854 | — |
| 925 | Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS | $31,597 | $38,337 | #800 | $21,819 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houghton University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,467 one year after graduating and $31,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houghton University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Houghton University ranks #922 by median pay four years after graduation, and #934 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Houghton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.