Is Widener University worth it?
Widener University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chester, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 1,563 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, social work and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$65,589
Median earnings 4 years after
$80,946
Median earnings 10 years after
$70,920
Average net price
$25,759
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
1,563
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,951
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $55,609 | $67,786 | 483 |
| Law | First professional | $55,829 | $83,799 | 374 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $83,528 | $98,272 | 352 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $108,805 | $124,483 | 84 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $76,073 | $87,889 | 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,515 | $88,358 | 69 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $42,408 | $73,790 | 52 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,289 | $80,117 | 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $90,309 | $103,770 | 46 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,071 | $77,426 | 46 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,224 | $61,205 | 45 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $59,618 | $96,854 | 43 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $62,672 | $78,817 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,663 | $60,555 | 33 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Bachelor's | $70,817 | $98,777 | 32 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 290 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 198 |
| Social Work | Master's | 195 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Master's | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 38 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 34 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral professional practice | 32 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 32 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Widener University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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