Registered Nursing at Widener University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Widener University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Widener University sits in Chester, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Widener University
Many students take online classes at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Widener University
These rankings give you a sense of how Widener University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #66 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #219 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1674 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Widener University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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