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Computer Science at Widener University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, 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 sits in Chester, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 computer science degrees were granted at Widener University.

Online Class Availability at Widener University

Many students take online classes at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Widener University

Rankings can help you compare Widener University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#21 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#29 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#89 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#103 of 112
Best Value	Nationwide	#565 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#573 of 637

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Widener University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Widener University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Widener University are 25% women (3) and 75% men (9).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Widener University

Of the 12 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Widener University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

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

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Widener University

The Computer Science program at Widener University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	12

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Widener University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.