Husson Puts Hire in Higher Education
You have big goals, and Husson University is here to help you reach them. Thanks to our 110+ career-focused programs, professors with deep industry expertise, and tight-knit student community in the heart of Maine, you’ll graduate ready to work, ready to lead, and ready for whatever comes next.
What We Value Most
Career-First Education
Husson’s curriculum is focused on outcomes that change students’ lives. With industry partnerships, career-driven programs, and access to a dedicated Career Services team, you’ll graduate with the connections, experience, and confidence to step directly into your chosen profession.
Student Outcomes
97% of Husson graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through mentored internships, clinical placements, professional projects, and a personalized ePortfolio, your Husson education pays off in ways employers can see.
Experiential Learning
One visit to the Husson campus and you’ll see how strongly we believe in learning inside and outside the classroom. This is something we live through everything we do. Each one of our programs is built around experiential learning: internships, clinical placements, field practicums, and faculty-mentored projects that connect your education directly to the work world, so you graduate with an impressive resume, not just a diploma.
Student Experience
Welcome to a community where you belong. Husson University is a place where people show up for each other and turn classmates into lifelong connections. With hundreds of clubs, organizations, and events, plus 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams, our students are all encouraged to find the groups where they thrive.
Areas of Study
Business
Think globally, lead confidently, work anywhere. From finance to sport management, our business programs prep you for real careers across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
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Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
Courtroom. Law enforcement. Forensics. Wherever your career in criminal justice is headed, our School of Legal Studies provides you with a hands-on foundation to succeed.
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Education
Build the skills to transform students’ lives. Real classroom experience, professional mentors, and research-backed strategies prepare you to make an impact from day one.
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Healthcare
Answer the call to care. Our nursing program combines rigorous academics, hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and compassionate practice.
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Pre-Med & Exercise Science
Start strong, finish stronger. Whether you're aiming for med school or exercise science, you'll get the labs, academic rigor, and mentorship to succeed in grad school and beyond.
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Psychology
Join one of Maine's fastest-growing fields, whether through a career in mental health or social services, or graduate studies in OT or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Sciences
Curious minds thrive here. Sharpen your thinking, broaden your perspective, and build the skills for a science career or grad program that inspires your sense of wonder.
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Technology & Communications
Learn at the forefront of emerging technologies. From audio engineering to software development, build the skills employers are actively looking for right now.
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Husson University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and many of our individual programs carry their own specialized accreditations — a reflection of the quality and credibility employers and graduate schools expect. When you earn a Husson degree, you earn credentials that carry proven weight in the workforce.
hear it from eagles
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I chose Husson University because it offered the ideal balance between affordability and the quality of education I was looking for. I didn’t want financial considerations to limit my academic experience, and Husson made it possible to pursue a strong degree without that trade. -
Husson’s emphasis on experiential learning allowed me to gain valuable classroom experience starting in my freshman year. I was able to take what I learned in the classroom and apply it directly to real teaching situations.
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As someone who went from the military to Husson’s psychology program, I was worried I wouldn’t fit in. However, I felt incredibly welcomed, and I encourage any veterans who want to give back to their community and make a lasting difference in this world to take a similar path.
