Houghton University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Houghton University at a glance

• 753

  students enrolled

• 228

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,519

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,690

• $36,376

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,721

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  55% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Houghton University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Houghton University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Allegany County, where the college is.

• 16

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Allegany County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $61,233

  median household income

  Allegany County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, education, which lead to finance (3 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Alfred University (14), The Alfred Foundation (2).

What they hire for: Finance (3), Human Resources (3), Marketing (3), Investment (2), Academic (1), Data & Analytics (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Investment Board.

• Allegany County Employment and Training One Stop CenterBelmont · 585-268-9240 · Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Houghton University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Career workshopNov 5, 2026 · Houghton, NY

  Resume Workshop – FREE COLD BREW & BAKED GOODS

  College: Houghton University

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Common questions

How big is Houghton University?

Houghton University enrolls about 753 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Houghton, New York. It awards about 228 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Houghton University?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Houghton University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,376 six years after entry and $46,721 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Houghton University offer AI or data science degrees?

Houghton University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Houghton University?

16 open professional jobs are listed in Allegany County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Alfred University has the most openings.