Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Widener University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 17 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Widener University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 96K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science.Small sample | — | $96,427★ | — | 11 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| 9 |
| Chemical Engineering.Small sample | — | $91,145 | — | 12 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Small sample | — | $89,794 | — | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $88,358 | — | 30 |
| Civil Engineering. | — | $80,117 | — | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $58,159 | — | 9 |
Finance and Financial Management Services. leads business & economics with 79K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services.Small sample | — | $78,817★ | — | 18 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $77,426 | — | 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $62,434 | — | 47 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 98K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $98,272 | $58,122 | 201 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 74K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $73,535 | — | 31 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | — | $61,205★ | $63,344 | 48 |
| Social Work.Small sample | — | $59,654 | — | 8 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 31K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies.Small sample | — | $30,732 | — | 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $54,136 | — | 22 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $60,555 | $52,557 | 24 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
