by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Houghton College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Houghton College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 988 undergraduate students at Houghton College is 141 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 11 to 1 which places Houghton College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Houghton College , there are 11 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (46.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Houghton College compares to the national average
Houghton College offers 46 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 37 majors within 22 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Houghton College awarded 307 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 | 27 | 29 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| General Biology | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 17 | 17 |
Find out what Houghton College's top fields of study and majors are