# Husson University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Bangor, ME. IPEDS 487524, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/husson-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,758
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,167 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in ME: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (7 colleges, $82,677): -$4,510
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,045

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,167 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,606 | $72,900 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,898 | $74,182 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,496 | $76,807 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,273 | $93,388 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,262 | $110,900 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | $87,357 | $29,510 | $10,924 | 27% |
| University of New England | $84,986 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $84,796 | $27,000 | $27,555 | 66% |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $82,677 | $30,447 | $7,482 | 39% |
| Husson University | $78,167 | $29,000 | $21,005 | 59% |
| University of Maine | $77,494 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of Southern Maine | $75,465 | $29,242 | $13,596 | 40% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $93,940 Bangor, ME, $86,990 ME, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $118,450 Bangor, ME, $120,320 ME, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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