by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Widener University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Widener University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #96 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 18 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 39 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 43 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 54 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 62 |
| College Major Best Value | 62 |
During the most recent reporting year, Widener University handed out 198 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Widener University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,173 a year. This is higher than $71,295, the median for all majors at Widener University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Widener University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,947, the typical median for all majors at Widener University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,724 | $54,660 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Widener University are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Widener University were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Widener University were women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Widener University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Widener University.
The nursing program at Widener University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 198 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 19 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Widener University granted 198 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Widener University granted 19 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Widener University granted 2 completions in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
Widener University granted 1 completion in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).