Husson University to offer degrees in growing niche fields

Photo / Courtesy of Husson University Husson University in Bangor has a current enrollment of around 2,239 undergraduate students.

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By Alexis Wells

Husson University plans to launch two new bachelor of science degrees targeting students' growing interest areas.

The Bangor-based university will begin offering a degree in wildlife biology and conservation, both on campus and online, as well as an online degree in professional health sciences.

“At Husson, we’re keeping our finger on the pulse of growing national needs and demonstrated market interest to ensure that our degree offerings are reflective of what students want right now,” said Lynne Coy-Ogan president of Husson. “I’m excited for the launch of these new degree programs and confident in the future of our university.”

The wildlife biology degree will teach students to manage and conserve wildlife and their habitats. The professional health sciences program will prepare students for admission into professional graduate-level health field programs, including occupational and physical therapy.

The university said both programs will be available to students beginning in the fall semester.

“The flexibility inherent of online programs attracts adult learners from around the country,” said Amy Arnett, assistant provost. “We’re proud of the growth Husson’s online offerings have experienced in the last several years and excited for the future.”

On a list of the state’s largest colleges and universities in the 2025 Mainebiz Book of Lists, Husson was ranked No. 6. Rankings were based on full-time undergraduate enrollment in fall 2024. The current enrollment at Husson is 3,370.