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Widener University
Chester, PA · Private Nonprofit · General
Widener University is a private nonprofit institution in Chester, PA. With a 84% admission rate and 1,260 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,765 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 66% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
84%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,260
Enrollment
2,765
Completion Rate
66%
Cost of Attendance
$68,305
In-State Tuition
$53,638
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,638
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($68K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,528 | $97,249 | $68,305 | 1.2x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,611 | $90,156 | $68,305 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,160 | $99,021 | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,817 | — | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,289 | $78,441 | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,762 | — | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,515 | $97,717 | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,071 | $80,500 | $68,305 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,672 | — | $68,305 | 0.9x | |
| 10 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,536 | — | $68,305 | 0.8x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,840 | $55,163 | $68,305 | 0.7x | |
| 12 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,408 | $69,187 | $68,305 | 0.6x | |
| 13 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,861 | $55,214 | $68,305 | 0.6x | |
| 14 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,224 | $59,893 | $68,305 | 0.5x | |
| 15 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,142 | $75,276 | $68,305 | 0.5x | |
| 16 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,663 | $66,101 | $68,305 | 0.5x | |
| 17 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,732 | — | $68,305 | 0.4x | |
| 18 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,058 | — | $68,305 | 0.3x | |
| 19 | Psychology, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $73,670 | $68,305 | — | |
| 20 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $54,986 | $68,305 | — | |
| 21 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $67,527 | $68,305 | — |