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- Phone: (516) 463-6600
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,133Average 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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Theology Degree
The theology program at Houghton College prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer theology 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 Theology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Houghton has offered the following program levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
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
Students who have completed the Theology program at Houghton College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Clergy
Description
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
- Average Annual Salary: $46870
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
- Average Annual Salary: $50120
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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
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