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Career Design & Development

At Widener, you won’t just start your career at graduation. You'll continue the work you’ve been doing all along.

Proven. Results.

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Career Success for Class of 2022

96% of the Class of 2022 was employed, in grad school, or in military/other service within 6 months of graduation, according to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).

$72,800 Median Starting Salary

for Widener's undergraduate Class of 2022.

$104,000 Median Mid-career Salary

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

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Hands-On Career Experience

You will gain invaluable hands-on experiences through internships, externships, clinicals, our acclaimed co-op program, and other opportunities that will help accelerate your career and distinguish you from others. And our proximity to Philadelphia means you have easy access to world-class companies and organizations.

Co-Ops & Internships

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Alumni Pay it Forward

Our alumni are generous with their time and talent to help the next generation succeed. Many come back to campus to speak with current students about their own experiences and welcome students to shadow them, or extend internship or co-op opportunities. Some of these connections even lead to full-time jobs, making that Widener link truly something special.

Info for Employers

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Hire Widener

Looking to hire interns, co-op students, or full-time employees? Look no further than Widener. Our students are career-ready thanks to beyond-the-classroom, hands-on experiences and our strong emphasis on honing professional skills. We work closely with employers to connect leaders like you to these future trailblazers.

Info for Alumni

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Pride for Life

Our alumni are part of the Pride for life. As a graduate, you have access to career guidance, including personal consultations, help updating your resume/CV, assistance making a strategic career transition, access to professional skills workshops and career fairs, and more.

Pride Perspectives

Hear from our students about their inside track experiences.

Tiernan poses holding a Philadelphia Eagles jersey that reads "gameday staff"

Coach Liberati was the only coach that answered me and gave me an opportunity to play for him. He played a major role in my choice because it showed me that the staff really cared about me.

Tiernan Johnson

Tiernan's Story
Vinny Csercsevits in a lab working with a 3-D printer

Before doing this summer research experience, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I’ve been trying to narrow it down, and this has opened me up to aerospace engineering.

Vinny Csercsevits

Vinny's Story
Photo of Aliya Covington, wearing a grad cap and Widener sweatshirt, embedded in a blue graphic with yellow lines and arrows

“[Widener’s] hospitality fits my personality. I was able to get to know my professors and they got to know me through conversation”

Aliya Covington

Aliya's Story
Alumnus Andrew Proctor stands on the field at the Washington Commanders football stadium

“I didn’t have a clue about the people behind the games and on TV. Widener opened my eyes to the professional positions out there and helped me see that it was achievable."

Andrew Proctor

Andrew's Story
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
Widener student Ariana Hurtado-Day

Being able to have these internships and experiences outside of the classroom makes me feel happy because not only am I able to build connections, but I’m getting experience and understanding with the career that I want.

Ariana Hurtado-Day

Ariana's Story