by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Houghton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Houghton was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Houghton College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Houghton is $16,932. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Houghton College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Houghton. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Houghton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houghton College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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