Widener University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,951
students enrolled
65,000
alumni, as the college reports
1,686
degrees and certificates a year
68%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,759
average net price a year
Tuition $52,598
$63,375
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$70,920
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 27% | 454 |
| Legal studies | 18% | 305 |
| Public administration & social work | 15% | 253 |
| Business & management | 12% | 196 |
| Engineering | 9% | 147 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 5 | ||||
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 17 | 4 |
The job market around Widener University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.
246
open professional jobs
26
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
14%
ask for AI skills
34 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Delaware County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$88,576
median household income
Delaware County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, legal studies, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (7 open), legal (7 open), programs (6 open), administration (5 open).
Hiring most: Lincoln National (56), Lincoln Financial Group (20), Main Line Health (12), Incyte (11), Airgas (9), Wawa (8), Chester-Upland School District (7), Elwyn California (6).
What they hire for: Finance (51), Sales (32), Engineering (25), Data & Analytics (23), Operations (20), Clinical (7). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Delaware County Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Delaware County at Chester CityChester · 610-447-3350 · 8am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
- PA CareerLink - Delaware County Community CollegeMedia · 610-723-1220 · 8:00am - 4:00pm, closed Fridays during summer semesters
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Gannon UniversityErie · 2,365 students
Common questions
- How big is Widener University?
- Widener University enrolls about 2,951 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chester, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,686 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Widener University?
- 68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Widener University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,375 six years after entry and $70,920 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Widener University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Widener University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Widener University?
- 246 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lincoln National has the most openings.
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Claim this pageSources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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