Husson Puts the “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
Prepare to think critically, live and work in a global economy, and succeed in careers across public, private, corporate and non-profit sectors, from accounting and finance to business administration and sport management.
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Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
Whether you’re drawn to the courtroom, law enforcement, or forensics, the criminal justice programs in our School of Legal Studies — led by professionals with experience in the field — will give you the practical foundation you need to pursue justice and make a real difference.
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Education
Great teachers change lives. Our teacher education programs blend real classroom experience with expert mentorship, preparing the next generation of teachers to make a lasting impact from day one. Here, you’ll learn effective instructional strategies, current technologies, and research-based best practices you’ll need in your career.
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Healthcare
If helping others is your calling, let us help you enter the healthcare field with confidence and competence. Our nursing program prepares you for a meaningful career through rigorous academics, hands-on clinical training in state-of-the-art simulation centers, and compassionate care principles.
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Pre-Med & Exercise Science
The road to a career in medicine and health sciences starts with a strong foundation. Whether you have your sights set on medical school or a career in exercise science, we offer the academic rigor, practical preparation, hands-on labs, and faculty guidance you need to succeed in graduate programs and professional endeavors.
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Psychology
As a mental health professional, your expertise can support the wellbeing of your community. Psychology and related careers are among the 40 fastest-growing in Maine, meaning the opportunities to work in human services, including mental health services and social services, are waiting. Or, use your undergraduate psychology education as a bridge to Occupational Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs.
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Sciences
Curious minds belong at Husson. Our student-centered Sciences programs are composed of innovative courses designed to sharpen your thinking, broaden your perspective, and prepare you for science careers or graduate programs that demand both intellect and adaptability.
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Technology & Communications
The future of work is digital, creative, and constantly evolving. Evolve alongside it. These programs equip you with the skills and industry knowledge you’ll need to stay ahead of the curve, with focus areas in everything from audio engineering and graphic design to software development.
view programsAccreditation & Awards
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.
