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Electrical Engineering at Widener University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Widener University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Widener University is located in Chester, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at Widener University.

Online & Distance Learning at Widener University

Many students take online classes 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Widener University

Rankings can help you compare Widener University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#16 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#205 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#268 of 309

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Widener University stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Widener University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Widener University are 13% women (2) and 87% men (13).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Widener University

Among the 11 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Widener University, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Widener University

Of the 4 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Widener University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Widener University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 25% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Widener University, above the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Widener University

The Electrical Engineering program at Widener University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Widener University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.