by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Widener University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Widener University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #116 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 116 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 of 71 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 of 262 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Widener University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Widener University awarded 198 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Widener University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
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 |
Find out more about Widener University tuition and fees.
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 |
Widener University granted 198 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Widener University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
