Nursing at Husson University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Husson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Husson University is in Bangor, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 123 nursing degrees were awarded at Husson University.
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Online Class Availability at Husson University
Distance learning is available at Husson University. Of 3,367 students, 1,155 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,174 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Husson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Husson University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maine | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #54 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #67 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #786 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1341 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Husson University
Students who complete Husson University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,020 |
| 2 years | $58,274 |
| 3 years | $62,783 |
| 4 years | $67,288 |
| 5 years | $75,573 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Husson University earn a median of $67,288, compared with $60,485 for all Husson University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Husson University stands at $29,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Husson University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Husson University are 83% women (102) and 17% men (21).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Husson University
Of the 64 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Husson University, 86% were women (55) and 14% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Husson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Husson University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Husson University
Among the 48 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Husson University, 79% were women (38) and 21% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Husson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Husson University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Husson University
The Nursing program at Husson University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 64 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 17 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 28 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Husson University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.