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How strong are the academics at Widener University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

61%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Widener University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Widener's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Widener University:

61%
4-year grad rate
68%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $70,987. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$70,987
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Widener University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Finance, General
-8.4
32.88
74.16
115.44
156.72
198

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Finance, General 26
  • Accounting 23
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 7
  • Business/Managerial Economics 4
  • Organizational Leadership 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Business Statistics 1
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
  • Office Management and Supervision 0
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
Communication
  • Broadcast Journalism 7
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
  • Photojournalism 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 12
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
  • Informatics 3
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 23
  • Civil Engineering, General 19
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 18
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 17
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11
  • Chemical Engineering 10
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 198
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 18
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 6
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 10
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 45
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 10
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
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