NY | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Houghton University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $734,236 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 17.2 years.
4-year net cost
$82,076
Estimated debt
$50,887
Early salary signal
$47,107
Graduation rate
65%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($82,076), estimated debt ($50,887), early-career salary ($47,107), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$734,236
Salary Outlook
$47,107
Estimated Debt
$50,887
Payback
9.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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31
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$535,198
Salary Outlook
$35,205
Estimated Debt
$50,887
Payback
12.1 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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27
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$439,820
Salary Outlook
$29,501
Estimated Debt
$50,887
Payback
14.5 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$362,326
Salary Outlook
$24,867
Estimated Debt
$50,887
Payback
17.2 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,125,784
Risk-adjusted ROI
$734,236
Value at risk
$391,548
Payback
9.1 years
BACHELORS
31
High Risk
On-time ROI
$820,604
Risk-adjusted ROI
$535,198
Value at risk
$285,406
Payback
12.1 years
BACHELORS
27
High Risk
On-time ROI
$674,364
Risk-adjusted ROI
$439,820
Value at risk
$234,544
Payback
14.5 years
ASSOCIATE
24
High Risk
On-time ROI
$555,544
Risk-adjusted ROI
$362,326
Value at risk
$193,218
Payback
17.2 years
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