Education at Widener University
Widener is located in Chester, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 6,150. Of the 711 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Widener University in 2021, 17 of them were education majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Widener Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Doctorate Degree in Education
Widener Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at Widener compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at Widener is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| 80 | |
| 241 | |
| 628 | |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools | 707 |
| Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools | 737 |
| Most Focused Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,156 |
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in education from Widener. This makes it the #738 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 16 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #243 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Education Student Demographics at Widener
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Widener University.
Widener Education Bachelor’s Program
About 76% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at Widener are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a bachelor's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Widener Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from Widener, 53% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the education master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of degree recipients. That is 13% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Widener also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 16 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Widener University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
| Student Counseling | 5 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 5 |
| General Education | 2 |
| Special Education | 1 |
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Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for PA, the home state for Widener University.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers | 55,200 | $66,860 |
| High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
| Teacher Assistants | 46,610 | $26,640 |
| Middle School Teachers | 21,640 | $67,950 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13,480 | $29,250 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia. under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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