All Widener University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $62,672 | $78,817 | $26,980 |
| Accounting | $65,071 | $77,426 | $27,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $42,408 | $73,790 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | — | $62,434 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $37,861 | $56,345 | $23,250 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $82,611 | $95,901 | $26,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,160 | $91,145 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $68,762 | $89,794 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,515 | $88,358 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,289 | $80,117 | $27,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $35,142 | $73,535 | $26,999 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,840 | $54,136 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $70,817 | $98,777 | $26,739 |
| Nursing | $83,528 | $98,272 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $53,906 | — |
| Journalism | $22,058 | $53,724 | — |
| Communications | $30,732 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $51,536 | $96,427 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $58,159 | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Widener University students earn a median $70,920 ten years after starting college, more than 83% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
Widener University majors questions
How many majors does Widener University offer?
Widener University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Widener University?
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates from Widener University earn a median $98,777 four years after graduating, the highest of the 23 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,739.
Which Widener University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Political Science graduates earn the least: a median $52,765 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Widener University overview