The student-faculty ratio at Husson University is 15:1, and the school has 50.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Husson University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
15:1
Total faculty
139 full time
230 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
68%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students50.5%
20-4949.4%
50 or more0.2%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
75%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
55%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
47%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
60%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
66%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
2
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
79
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Husson College
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Maine
University of Southern Maine
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
-
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Saundra Pelletier, CEO, WomenCare Global, Yousif Taqi, CEO, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, Ted Town, Assistant GM & VP of Finance, Washington Nationals
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
start of first year
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 31%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 26%
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 8%
Psychology 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting$45,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,600
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$36,500
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Radio and Television
Sports Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Information Technology
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry, General
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Photography
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Minors
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice
Combined-degree programs
Psychology/Criminal Justice
Student participation in special study options
Independent study
Teacher certificate program
Cooperative (work-study plan) program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy
Cooperative education programs
Health Professions
Teacher certification is offered in
Elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
4
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
10%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Belgium
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Council of Independent Colleges
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
