Widener University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Widener University at a glance

• 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Widener University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.

• 206

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  25 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Delaware County

  2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,576

  median household income

  Delaware County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% 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 (5 open), legal (7 open), programs (8 open), administration (1 open).

Hiring most: Lincoln National (53), Incyte (12), Cytokinetics (10), Main Line Health (9), Lincoln Financial Group (8), Wawa (8), Barry Callebaut (6), Elwyn California (6).

What they hire for: Finance (45), Engineering (23), Operations (22), Sales (22), Data & Analytics (18), Human Resources (8). 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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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?

206 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 14 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lincoln National has the most openings.