by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at Widener University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 16 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 social work, ranked #206 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 206 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania | 8 of 24 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 43 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Widener University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 195 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Widener University conferred 195 master’s degrees in social work.
Widener University is in the top 15% of the country for social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 8 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 122 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,700 | $55,700 |
| Fees | $120 | $120 |
Read more about Widener University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Widener University are White. About 47% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Widener University awarded 1 doctoral degree in social work.
Widener University is not yet ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in social work from Widener University were women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at Widener University were Black or African American. 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 doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Widener University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in social work.
Widener University is not currently ranked for social work at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from Widener University identified as women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Widener University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 10 |