Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Husson University

Husson graduates earn nearly $6,000 more than the typical health sciences graduate nationally, placing this program in the top quarter for earnings outcomes. At $40,361 in the first year, these numbers beat both the national median ($35,279) and Maine's state median ($35,265), though other Maine programs do edge slightly ahead. The debt picture looks solid too: $27,000 is actually below the national average, creating a manageable 0.67 debt-to-earnings ratio that most families can handle with standard repayment plans.

The earnings trajectory stays essentially flat from year one to year four—there's minimal growth, but graduates also aren't losing ground. This suggests the program prepares students for stable roles rather than careers with quick advancement potential. Maine's healthcare market can be limited compared to larger states, which may explain why earnings don't climb more steeply. Still, these graduates start ahead of their peers and maintain that advantage.

For families concerned about debt load and employability, this program checks the right boxes. Your child will likely land a job quickly after graduation, earn above-average pay relative to similar programs, and carry reasonable debt. Just recognize this is a steady healthcare career path rather than one with dramatic salary growth—what you see at graduation is roughly what you'll see four years later.