Criminal Justice and Corrections at Husson University

Husson University's Criminal Justice program stands out nationally, placing graduates in the 95th percentile for earnings—nearly $9,000 above the national median. That first-year salary of $46,523 is impressive for a field that typically starts around $38,000, and the moderate debt load of $27,178 creates a manageable 0.58 debt-to-earnings ratio that beats most programs nationwide.

The state-level picture adds important nuance. While Husson leads nationally, it sits at the 60th percentile among Maine's six criminal justice programs. This isn't surprising given Maine's limited options and relatively strong outcomes across the board—the state median of $42,174 already exceeds the national figure. Still, Husson pulls ahead of University of Maine at Augusta by about $8,000 and matches Thomas College's outcomes. For Maine families, this means staying in-state doesn't require sacrificing earning potential.

The real advantage here is immediate financial stability. Graduates earn enough in year one to make their debt payments comfortable while building careers in law enforcement, corrections, or related fields. For an 86% admission rate school serving a substantial population of Pell grant students, these outcomes represent genuine upward mobility. If your child is serious about criminal justice and willing to work in Maine or the Northeast where these credentials carry weight, Husson delivers strong returns without the financial stress that plagues many criminal justice graduates elsewhere.