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Husson University

1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401-2929, USA

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US ranking
position: 441
Tuition & fees per year: $24,126
Acceptance rate: 86.00%
Median alumni salary: $47,273
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Husson University?

Husson University reports an overall graduation rate of 57%, which positions it around the median compared to other institutions, landing in the top 50% nationally. This figure reflects the percentage of students who complete their degrees but also reveals room for improvement to reach higher completion milestones.

Examining graduation rates by gender shows that men graduate at a slightly lower rate of 52%, placing them just below the midpoint nationally. Women graduate at a rate of 60%, which is marginally better but still ranks in the lower half compared to peers.

Looking at longer-term success, the university's six-year graduation rate also stands at 57%, consistent with its overall rate and indicating that just over half of students complete their programs within this timeframe. In contrast, the four-year graduation rate is lower at 37%, reflecting that many students require more than four years to finish their studies, which is not uncommon for many institutions.

Retention rates are a crucial indicator of student persistence, and Husson University maintains a retention rate of 76%, placing it slightly above average nationally. This suggests a majority of first-year students continue their education beyond the initial year.

Husson University offers various bachelor's degree programs with different popularity levels, though specific graduation rates by major are not detailed here. Prospective students may weigh these overall completion statistics alongside the university's known strengths in fields such as health professions, business, and public safety to assess how well the institution supports degree completion.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Husson University?

Graduates of Husson University have diverse earning outcomes depending on their chosen fields of study. Among the highest earners are those with degrees in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing, with an average income of $60,628. This suggests strong earning potential in the nursing and healthcare sector at Husson University.

Other health-related degrees also show moderate earnings. Graduates with a degree in Health Services, Allied Health, or Health Sciences can expect to earn around $31,517. Those completing programs in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology report earnings averaging $33,109, which is comparable to Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates, who earn approximately $32,679.

For students interested in communications and related fields, earnings vary. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication majors have an average income of $33,238, while those in Audiovisual Communications Technologies and Technicians make about $29,532.

Degrees connected to education also offer modest returns. Students who pursue Teacher Education and Professional Development at specific levels or with particular methods earn around $35,110. In comparison, those with degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities earn approximately $31,689.

The field of Business Administration, Management, and Operations yields an average income near $38,661, indicating reasonable earning prospects for graduates targeting the business sector.

Psychology graduates in general have earnings close to $29,084, reflecting opportunities in social science disciplines.

Husson University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 57%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 37%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 57%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Husson University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Data not available

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Husson University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

213

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

4711

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

53237

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

156

Education

19423

Legal Professions and Studies

538

English Language and Literature/Letters

123

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

022

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

415

Mathematics and Statistics

011

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

403272

Psychology

28634

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

341852

Visual and Performing Arts

235

Health Professions and Related Programs

11425139

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

5553108

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

14519

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

12618

Health Professions and Related Programs

781492

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

5550105

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