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ACCEPTANCE RATE

80.70%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,133

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Houghton College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Houghton College (Houghton)

100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Houghton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Houghton, NY, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Wesleyan affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Houghton College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

Areas of study available at Houghton College include:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1030 - 1260, or an ACT score between 22 - 27. This school has an admissions rate of 72% of which only 34% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $4,500 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Houghton College Highlanders participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
  • Field Hockey (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.houghton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Houghton offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male20
Female20

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White28
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien5
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Houghton, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
      • Average Annual Salary: $220160
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 210
      • Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
      • Average Annual Salary: $232340

      General and Operations Managers

      Description

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 24
          • Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
          • Average Annual Salary: $141670
        • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 15
          • Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
          • Average Annual Salary: $170110

          Sales Managers

          Description

          Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

          Career Outlook & Projections ()

          According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

          Salary & Wages

            • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
              • Total Employment: 1
              • Average Hourly Rate: $81.16
              • Average Annual Salary: $168810
            • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
              • Total Employment: 4
              • Average Hourly Rate: $77.43
              • Average Annual Salary: $161050

              Administrative Services Managers

              Description

              Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

              Career Outlook & Projections ()

              According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

              Salary & Wages

                • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
                  • Total Employment: 2
                  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.76
                  • Average Annual Salary: $120150
                • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
                  • Total Employment: 2
                  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.54
                  • Average Annual Salary: $125930

                  Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

                  Admission Requirements & Details

                  The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Houghton accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

                  College Credits Accepted

                  • Dual Credits
                  • Life Experience Credits
                  • AP Course Credits
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                  Academics & Student Services

                  Student Services

                  To support students and graduates, Houghton College may provide student services like those listed below:

                  • Online course work available
                  • Academic counseling for students
                  • Student employment
                  • Helping students find work after graduation

                  Intercollegiate Athletics

                  Houghton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

                  • Baseball (Empire Eight)
                  • Basketball (Empire Eight)
                  • Track and Field (Empire Eight)
                  • Field Hockey
                  • Lacrosse
                  • Soccer
                  • Softball
                  • Tennis
                  • Volleyball