At a glance
Average net price
$21,005
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
59.4%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
2,618
In-state tuition
$23,304
Out-of-state tuition
$23,304
Cost of attendance
$35,852
Median earnings (10y)
$45,025
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,180
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (27%), health (19%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM5%
- Health19%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services27%
- Health professions19.0%~497 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.2%~449 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~259 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~259 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal8.3%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~186 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~186 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication5.1%~134 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.8%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.1%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 194 | $50,789 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 155 | $60,628 | $29,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 151 | — | $28,769 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 135 | $38,661 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 100 | $53,424 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 90 | $32,679 | $27,178 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 88 | $101,209 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 74 | $29,532 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $29,084 | $29,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 70 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 55 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $31,517 | $27,000 |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 40 | $35,110 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $27,375 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $26,963 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 22 | $33,238 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Insurance. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 9 | $33,109 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Husson University
Husson University is a mid-sized institution located in Bangor, Maine, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,618 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Husson University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,005 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $23,304 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $35,852 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 59.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,025 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Husson University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (27% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Husson University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,180.
Location & campus
Set in Bangor, Maine (city), Husson University draws students from across Maine and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Husson University
Q.How much does Husson University cost?
The average net price at Husson University is $21,005 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $35,852.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Husson University?
Husson University has a 6-year graduation rate of 59.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Husson University?
Husson University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Husson University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Husson University graduate earns $45,025 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Husson University?
Published tuition is $23,304 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Husson University located?
Husson University is located in Bangor, Maine (ZIP 04401).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Husson University at their official website.