Est. Earnings (1yr)
$50,740
Est. from national median (31 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$26,500
Est. from national median (19 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 based on comparable business programs nationally suggests a manageable financial starting point, though Husson's actual outcomes remain unknown due to limited graduate data. The estimated $26,500 in debt sits right at the national median for business bachelor's programs, while first-year earnings projections of $50,740 match what's typical across the country. For a Maine family, this represents a middle-of-the-road investment—neither particularly risky nor exceptionally advantageous.

The challenge is that these estimates tell you what similar business programs produce elsewhere, not what Husson specifically delivers. With an 86% admission rate and moderate SAT scores, the university serves a broad range of students, which can mean variable career outcomes depending on your child's ambition and professional networking. The 35% Pell grant rate indicates meaningful economic diversity in the student body, suggesting the school has experience working with families for whom this debt level represents a significant commitment.

Given the absence of school-specific data, look closely at Husson's business program details: career placement rates, internship connections with Maine employers, and alumni networks in your child's intended field. The estimated numbers suggest neither alarm nor certainty—they indicate a potentially sound investment if the program offers strong career support in the relatively smaller Maine job market.

Where Husson University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business, management, marketing, bachelors's programs nationally

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Business, Management, Marketing, bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Husson UniversityBangor$22,194$50,740*—$26,500*—
University of Minnesota-CrookstonCrookston$13,120$82,115*—$29,062*0.35
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester$16,450$80,842*—$15,697*0.19
Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston$41,010$73,382*$78,432$27,000*0.37
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester$59,070$72,850*$89,485$26,500*0.36
Bentley UniversityWaltham$58,150$70,365*$89,440$26,000*0.37
National Median—$50,740*—$26,000*0.51
* Estimated from similar programs
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Husson University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 31 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.