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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Husson University #783 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,219 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Husson University in the 73.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Husson University #1188 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Husson University #783 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Bangor, Maine, Husson University enrolls roughly 2,618 undergraduates. Retention is 75.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 59.4%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional institution. Where Husson University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Husson University #632 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,219 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Husson University in the 73.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance is anchored in Husson University's dominant focus on Health fields, where graduates move into stable, well-compensated careers that continue to pay off over time. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Husson University sits in the 65.3 percentile for access and the 40.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting a private institution's cost structure and a more selective admissions posture. Mobility outcomes rank in the 19.5 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution serves a somewhat narrower student population than broad-access peers. For families prioritizing strong career outcomes in health and related fields, Husson University offers a focused, outcomes-driven pathway backed by consistent earnings performance.
Husson University's published cost of attendance is $35,852. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,606, middle-income families pay around $17,496, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,262. Azimuth ranks Husson University #846 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families plan realistically. Husson University uses need-based aid to reshape cost across income levels. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,075; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,950, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Husson University is a strong fit for students interested in health professions who want a private nonprofit university experience in ME. Its program mix leans heavily toward Health, which represents 25% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,950, placing Husson University in the 63.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $4,219 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Husson University in the 73.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 38.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.2% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $25,262, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $35,051 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 81.0% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong earnings outcomes.
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Lake Forest College Similar quality tier (#21977 ranked) | IL | 57% | $61,825 | #21977 | Compare |
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Husson University's published cost of attendance is $35,852. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,606, middle-income families pay around $17,496, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,262.
Azimuth ranks Husson University #846 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/), and understanding that gap helps families plan realistically.
Husson University uses need-based aid to reshape cost across income levels. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,075; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,950, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Husson University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,950, placing Husson University in the 63.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,219 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Husson University in the 73.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Husson University #632 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Husson University's concentration in health-related fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 83 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,059, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Kinesiology enrolls 79 students and delivers median 4-year earnings of $56,244, also outperforming its field benchmark.
Nursing and Criminal Justice round out the top programs, with 79 and 46 graduates respectively earning median 4-year earnings of $78,167 and $55,315. This program-level performance, anchored in Health, drives the institution's overall return profile and reflects strong alignment with regional and national demand for health-care professionals.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
79 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
20 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
83 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
30 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
79 graduates
Husson University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 83 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Psychology, General.
The institution's dominant concentration in Health — representing 25% of degrees — reflects the university's positioning as a professional preparation institution in Maine's healthcare and business sectors. The earnings pattern across Husson University's programs reflects the strength of its health and applied-professional focus.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $78,167 four years after enrollment, followed by Accounting at $65,815, Business Administration at $62,059, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General at $61,215, and Kinesiology at $56,244. These programs represent the institution's highest-earning pathways and align with regional labor-market demand for healthcare practitioners and business professionals.
Husson University graduates enter stable, in-demand fields where four-year earnings reflect direct workforce entry rather than graduate-school pathways. Health professions including nursing, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies are high-mobility careers where graduates move directly into employment with strong hiring demand and wage stability.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Husson University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market trends in healthcare and professional services.
