Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Houghton University
Associate's Degree
houghton.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
Where Houghton University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Houghton University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houghton UniversityHoughton | $17,290 | $14,467 | — | $10,500* | — |
 Maria College of AlbanyAlbany | $17,680 | $60,857 | $38,220 | —* | — |
 Excelsior UniversityAlbany | — | $50,464 | — | $9,196* | 0.18 |
 Touro UniversityNew York | $21,810 | $30,786 | $37,814 | $10,500* | 0.34 |
 SUNY Westchester Community CollegeValhalla | $5,696 | $30,417 | — | $8,764* | 0.29 |
 Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy | $6,694 | $28,464 | $34,341 | $10,046* | 0.35 |
| National Median | — | $27,248 | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
Explore Related Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in New York
- Maria College of Albany$60,857
- Excelsior University$50,464
- Touro University$30,786
- SUNY Westchester Community College$30,417
- Hudson Valley Community College$28,464
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Houghton University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.