by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, 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 area studies major at Houghton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. 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 5 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Houghton paid an average of $695 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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The area studies program at Houghton awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Houghton does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program 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 area studies majors at Houghton College.
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