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Advantages
Elevate your impact as a business-minded engineer with well-rounded business, accounting, and marketing skills.
Outcome
Engineering Consultant at Boeing
Undergraduate Major
Robotics Engineering Major (BS) Program
Become a robotics major and explore where technology and imagination meets impact and innovation.
At a Glance
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Major & Minor
Format
On Campus
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Campus Location
- Chester, PA
Explore the Robotics Engineering Major
Join a robotics engineering program that is leading the region and is among only a few pioneering institutions offering this exciting focus nationwide. If you enjoy solving technical challenges and love being creative, becoming a robotics major could be the perfect fit for you.
Why Earn a Degree in Robotics Engineering?
Widener's bachelor's of science in robotics engineering degree will prepare you for a career on the cutting edge of technology in one of the most innovative regions in the U.S. The robotics field is on the cusp of influencing every aspect of the way we work and live and is expanding into almost every industry, including aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, health care, homeland security, pharmaceutical, and transportation.
Widener's undergraduate robotics programs will open doors to many unique opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career, including the option to pursue an accelerated 4+1 master's degree, a paid co-op, pre-MBA certificate, and more.
The robotics engineering program is accredited by ABET. See recent enrollment and graduation data.
Robotics Engineering Program Options
Our robotics engineering program provides a broad-based education in a supportive environment that encourages inquisitive, analytical, and creative thinking. You will be exposed to real-world practical aspects of the robotics engineering profession.
Program Details
- Full-time, 4-year program (transfer students may complete their degree in 2-3 years, depending on accepted credits)
- Completed in-person at our Chester, PA campus
Here, you'll practice what you learn by participating in multiple lab courses and team-based projects as part of the curriculum and through undergraduate research opportunities.
For educational objectives, student outcomes, and a curriculum sequence, view our Loading....
As a robotics engineering student, you can pursue a dual degree in another field of engineering. This enables you to earn a bachelor of science in robotics engineering and another discipline within 4 years.
To learn more about dual degree options, contact the chairs of both departments to arrange your schedule accordingly.
Pair Your Robotics Engineering Major with a Minor or Certificate
Career Outlook & Outcomes for Robotics Engineering Majors
Why Study Robotics Engineering at Widener?
Join a Multidisciplinary Program with State-of-the-Art Facilities
The multidisciplinary robotics field integrates knowledge from various areas such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. The overarching goal of robotics engineers is to create systems that can do work that is dangerous or not suitable for humans, or perform tasks with speed and accuracy that are otherwise unachievable.
As an engineering major, we know that laboratory experiences play a central role in your education. That's why we take great pride in making sure that our labs and facilities are as up-to-date as possible. Not only will you be absorbing knowledge in the classroom, but in the labs, you will be developing hands-on skills and bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Expand Your Network & Engage on Campus
Ease your transition to college by joining your classmates in our engineering Living Learning Community (LLC). This unique opportunity familiarizes first-year students with other engineering majors and faculty while addressing personal development, academic skills, and success in the engineering profession.
Robotics engineering majors also have the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations including a student-run robotics club. As a robotics club member, you will participate in robotics competitions where you design, build, and program robots to compete against other universities around the country.
Experience Mentorship & Support From Day One
Student Stories
Robotics Program Highlights
Our Faculty
"Robotics is an application-oriented field. At Widener, we’re preparing students for future jobs, including those we could have never imagined before."
As hardware and computing technologies improve, robotics engineers will continue to be sought after in competitive markets, both in industry and academia. The skills developed here are versatile and practical, giving students the freedom and ability to earn great jobs in interesting areas.
“If there is, one advancement in technology, which would most defiantly make life easier and more exciting and comfortable, creation of robots is that advancement. At Widener University we enable our Robotics Engineering students to equip themselves with the fascinating knowledge of Robotics and to employ their new capabilities in every corner of industry which will open the vast career opportunities in verity of industrial fields such as Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing and Mechatronics.”
Recent News
For Engineering Students, this I-95 Project Brings Construction Management to Life
With Widener's new construction management major set to launch in the fall 2024, engineering students visited the rebuilt I-95 bridge site after its collapse in June 2023 for a lesson on the transformational power of construction management and engineering.
Soaring to Success: Student Project Develops Latest in Autonomous Drone Technology
Student projects at Widener often push the boundaries of innovation, but one robotics engineering project rose above the rest to address a major problem in the drone industry.
The Power of Collaboration: Widener Innovation Takes the Global Stage
Occupational therapy and robotics engineering students partnered together to produce 3D printed assistive devices as part of the Make:able Challenge, putting student-led collaboration and innovation on an international stage.
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions
Financial Aid
Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to getting you the financial assistance to make the cost of college—an investment in your future—affordable. This free, online application is the gateway to grants, loans, and other forms of financial aid. Every year, the U.S. Department of Education offers billions of dollars in financial aid to eligible students. Widener gets in on the action, too, annually awarding aid to students with need.
You and at least one parent or caregiver will need a separate FSA ID to access the Federal Student Aid's online system and serve as your legal signatures. Make sure to create your unique FSA IDs before you get started. Our school code is 003313.
Paths to Savings
Nearly 100% of Undergrad Students Receive Financial Aid
Nearly 100% of new full-time undergraduate students receive significant financial aid offers that reduce out-of-pocket costs and make a Widener education not only affordable, but well worth the investment. In fact, once your total financial aid is calculated, the cost of a Widener education is often equal to if not lower than other competitive universities–but with far superior outcomes for your career and earning potential.
The first step to see how much aid you qualify for is submitting the FAFSA.
Scholarships Start at $100,000 Over 4 Years
(including $20,000 per academic year for transfer students)
Funding you don't have to pay back after graduation? That's a win-win! Scholarships and grants are a way for the university and other organizations to honor the academic, merit, and talent-based achievements of our students.
4+1 Students Save Time & Tuition
In the Accelerated Advantage 4+1 program, you can save up to a year of tuition by pursuing a master's degree—resulting in thousands of dollars in savings. During your fifth year of study, you can also apply for graduate-level scholarships and assistantships to further reduce education costs. To learn more about graduate scholarships and assistantships, please speak with your academic advisor during the spring semester of your senior year.
Earn an Income with a Paid Co-Op & Still Graduate On-Time
Tap into our wide network of Philly-area employers and experience a full-time, paid co-op. In addition to earning an income, you do not pay tuition while on co-op. You can also choose to live on campus, at home, or even travel for your co-op.
ROTC Cadets Eligible for Up to 100% Tuition Coverage
Cadets in the ROTC program are given the opportunity to have a significant portion of their education paid for through scholarships—as high as 100% full-tuition coverage. If eligible, the scholarship program has numerous benefits for cadets including room and board, a monthly stipend, and more.
After graduation, cadets also have a direct pathway to a paid career with the option to advance into the military as a commissioned officer.
Undergraduate Admissions Office
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Muller Hall
- 888-WIDENER
- admissions.office@widener.edu
Xiaomu Song
Chair of Robotics Engineering
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Kirkbride Hall
Room 223A - (610) 499-4058
- xmsong@widener.edu
Mark A. Nicosia
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Strategy
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Old Main
Room 8 - (610) 499-4192
- manicosia@widener.edu