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Engineering at Widener University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Widener University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Widener University is in Chester, PA.

Online Class Availability at Widener University

Distance learning is available at Widener University. Among 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Widener University

Use these rankings to compare Widener University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#32 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#34 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#98 of 127
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#105 of 127
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#489 of 681
Best Value	Nationwide	#612 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Widener University

Those who finish Widener University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,552
2 years	$60,624
3 years	$68,581
4 years	$76,730
5 years	$90,830

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Widener University earn a median of $76,730, compared with $71,295 for all Widener University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from Widener University is $26,900.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Widener University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.