Houghton University
Houghton, New York · Private, nonprofit · 753 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,147 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,503 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,312 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,974 |
| $110k and up | $22,424 |
| All families (average) | $20,519 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,393 | +$24,647 | clears the bar | $21,450 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $31,881 | -$3,865 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,822 | +$2,076 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,134 | +$9,388 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 65% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.