by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Houghton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Houghton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Houghton College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Houghton paid an average of $695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,810 | $10,810 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about Houghton tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Houghton in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houghton College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Houghton biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Houghton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Houghton College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.