Preparation for the Future
In addition to teaching opportunities at the elementary, junior high, or high school levels, your Houghton education degree can open many other doors for you! In a recent survey of Houghton education graduates, 95 percent of those responding reported being employed in their field and/or being in graduate school within one year of graduation.
Reports from the New York State Department of Education demonstrate that Houghton students' success rates on the New York State Teacher certification Examinations exceed overall statewide rates and private sector rates:
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New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (% passing) |
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| Houghton College | New York Private Colleges | Statewide Overall | |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences Test | 100% | 86% | 85% |
| Teaching Skills - Elementary | 100% | 95% | 95% |
| Teaching Skills - Secondary | 100% | 97% | 95% |
Recent graduates are teaching across the United States in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.
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