by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Widener ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Widener came in at #79. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Widener University handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Widener. This makes it the #192 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #261 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Widener is $83,528. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Widener, nursing students borrow a median amount of $60,488 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Widener is $691 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Widener paid an average of $1,753 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,598 | $52,598 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,408 | $1,408 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,890 | $1,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Widener nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Widener Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Widener make a median salary of $108,805. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 36 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Widener, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Widener are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Widener University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 70 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 56 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 16 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.