Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Widener University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 23 schools (Master’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 #136 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 136 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 of 85 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 of 279 |
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 conferred 20 master’s degrees in nursing.
Widener University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 13 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 55 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 213 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,700 | $55,700 |
| Fees | $120 | $120 |
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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 |
Widener University conferred 18 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Widener University awarded 2 master’s completions in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Widener University handed out 1 doctoral degree in nursing.
Widener University is not currently ranked for nursing at the doctoral level.
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 |
Widener University conferred 1 doctoral completion in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Widener University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in nursing.
Widener University is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from Widener University were women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Widener University are White. Approximately 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 professional certificate 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 |
Widener University awarded 1 professional certificate completion in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Widener University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 198 |