Nursing at Widener University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Widener University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Widener University is in Chester, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Widener University
Many students take online classes at Widener University. Among 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Widener University
Use these rankings to compare Widener University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #71 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #227 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1705 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #71 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #227 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1705 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #71 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #227 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1705 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Widener University
Students who complete Widener University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,368 |
| 2 years | $69,023 |
| 3 years | $78,834 |
| 4 years | $83,173 |
| 5 years | $97,249 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Widener University report median earnings of $83,173, compared with $71,295 for all Widener University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Widener University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Widener University
This Nursing program at Widener University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 198 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 19 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Widener University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.