Widener University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Widener University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 87th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Widener University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $70,817 | $98,777 | +44% | #2 of 13 | #2 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,528 | $98,272 | +11% | #152 of 966 | #149 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $51,536 | $96,427 | -10% | #194 of 349 | #197 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $82,611 | $95,901 | -5% | #169 of 258 | #165 | $26,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,160 | $91,145 | -7% | #123 of 158 | #105 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $68,762 | $89,794 | -4% | #79 of 118 | #65 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,515 | $88,358 | -4% | #231 of 318 | #203 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,289 | $80,117 | -7% | #193 of 233 | #178 | $26,998 |
| Psychology | — | $79,923 | +57% | #1 of 9 | #1 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $62,672 | $78,817 | -5% | #212 of 452 | #206 | $26,980 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,071 | $77,426 | +2% | #309 of 796 | #305 | $27,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $42,408 | $73,790 | +6% | #14 of 37 | #15 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $35,142 | $73,535 | +29% | #60 of 841 | #40 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $62,434 | -9% | #691 of 1176 | #697 | — |
| Psychology | $37,224 | $61,205 | +21% | #81 of 1027 | #63 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,663 | $60,555 | +9% | #127 of 660 | #123 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | — | $59,654 | +15% | #47 of 420 | #30 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $58,159 | -37% | #444 of 459 | #442 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $37,861 | $56,345 | -1% | #64 of 137 | #68 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,840 | $54,136 | +14% | #113 of 680 | #102 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $53,906 | -15% | #148 of 178 | #155 | — |
| Journalism | $22,058 | $53,724 | -5% | #104 of 187 | #94 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $52,765 | -17% | #475 of 565 | #459 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,732 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Widener University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $109,463
- Avg rent near campus: $1,291/mo — vs ~$911/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19013 (9.2% cap, Chester)
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🏆 Where Widener University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,598 | $52,598 |
| Room | $8,200 | |
| Board | $7,330 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $72,466 | $72,466 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from Widener University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology