Hospitality Administration/Management at Husson University

Husson University's hospitality program significantly outperforms the national field, placing graduates in the 90th percentile for earnings—about $6,000 above the typical hospitality grad nationwide. Starting at nearly $41,000 and growing to $44,000 by year four, these numbers put Husson well ahead of both national and Maine benchmarks for the field. Within Maine's limited hospitality landscape (only three programs), Husson sits comfortably in the middle while charging debt loads ($26,963) that remain manageable relative to earnings.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 is solid for a hospitality degree, meaning graduates can expect to earn more than their total debt in their first year working. This is a practical advantage in an industry where many programs leave students with debt approaching or exceeding their annual salary. The 8% earnings growth over the first four years isn't dramatic, but it's steady progression in a field where income often depends more on location and position type than years of experience.

The big caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary more than at larger programs. Still, for a family considering hospitality management in Maine, Husson offers competitive preparation at a reasonable debt level, with outcomes that suggest the program successfully connects graduates to better-paying positions in the field.