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Graduate Degree Programs

Our graduate degree programs will help you go further than you ever imagined—whether you're ready to start, change, or elevate your career.

Supporting Your Graduate Studies

By pursuing a graduate degree at Widener, you'll become the priority of renowned faculty who savor the chance to support you. Here, you'll tap into powerful industry connections and build a network that will follow you long after you graduate.

Consider your learning goals met. 

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Graduate Degrees with Your Priorities in Mind

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Programs Taught by Faculty Mentors and Industry Leaders

From day one, you'll learn from faculty who prioritize your success. So go ahead—pursue the career you've always wanted, or let your experience shape your track. Either way, you'll benefit from partnerships with professors who know how to thrive in your field.

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Flexible Options to Support a Busy Schedule

Here, you'll discover graduate studies that support your personal life, work, and school goals. Many graduate programs offer the flexibility to study part-time or full-time, on evenings or weekends, and in the format that works for you: in-person, online, or hybrid.

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Timelines that Expedite Career Success

Finish your degree faster by pursuing a graduate program that offers an accelerated pathway to a master's or doctorate. With your eye on the prize and a network of industry insiders and accomplished classmates by your side, you'll graduate prepared for rapid career growth. 

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Stackable Certificates to Ease Your Way into a Graduate Degree While Saving Big

Widener's stackable certificates enable you to achieve your master's or doctoral degree by saying yes to one affordable certificate at a time. Here, you'll follow a more relaxed timeline and course load while earning certificate credits at a significant cost savings.

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A Proven Track Record in Graduate Studies

Your path to a rewarding education, career, and future continues here. Explore a university recognized by national industry leaders.

$113,800 Median Mid-career Salary

for Widener alumni with a bachelor’s degree, which ranks in the top 22% nationwide

Recognized for Advancing Nursing Education

Only school nationwide to be named a Center of Excellence for advancing the science of nursing education.

Best Masters in Social Work 2021

Best Trauma-Focused Program

Our MSW was ranked one of the best master's in social work programs in 2022 based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation. 

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Top 30 in Nation

Our School of Nursing is proud to rank #28 out of more than 1,100 private institutions evaluated across the nation.  

Source: Nursing Schools Almanac

 

Top School for Social Work in PA

Named a best college in Pennsylvania for social work

Top Online MBA in Health Care Management

Ranked top 10 online MBA program in health care management nationwide.

Ranked 11 out of 50

On the list of Editors' Choice 50 Best Accredited PsyD Programs for 2022

Pride Perspectives

On the inside track, graduate students like you have turned their education into extraordinary careers. Check out their stories.

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From when I first learned about Widener, not only did I love the academics, but I loved the plethora of opportunities for extracurricular activities.

Gabrielle Rainey

Gabrielle's Story
Human sexuality studies graduate Carli Blau poses with her graduation cap that says "Doctor Blau" along with the Pride Ride driver

Widener gave me the skill set and education I needed to become the sex doctor I always dreamt of being. I am excited to see where the program goes, and the many more brilliant people who come from it.

Carli Blau

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Widener has transformed my professional expertise through my MEd & PhD in Human Sexuality Studies. I coordinate professional sexuality conferences & commit to educating the next generation of sexuality & health educators, centering diversity and inclusion

Tanya Bass

Christina Burke smiles and knees in front of a building while painting the exterior.

I fell in love with exercise science and art therapy and both have been a perfect match for occupational therapy.

Christina Burke

Christina's Story
Janaeyah Reid '24

I think what is transformative about Widener’s program is that it teaches you not just the theories and methods, but also how to apply them.

Janaeyah Reid

Janaeyah's Story
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“It has been a wonderful experience so far because of the support I received.”

Randy LeBar

Randy's Story