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Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: One University Place, Chester, PA 19013 · Phone: (610) 499-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Widener University is a private non-profit school in Chester, PA offering radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Median graduate debt is $27,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $70,920, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Widener University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid applies here, and about 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Widener University is a private non-profit university located in Chester, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education among other program-specific accreditors, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. Within its trade-relevant offerings, Widener's most notable program is radiology & sonography, with 11 completers reported in federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of about 2,951 students.
Federal outcome data shows some but not all figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for Pennsylvania is 66.2%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $27,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $70,920. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attending.
Because Widener is a broad university rather than a single-purpose trade school, its radiology & sonography program may suit students seeking a credential within a larger academic institution rather than a short standalone vocational track; program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check with the listed accreditors or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Widener University offers radiology & sonography programs, with 11 completers reported in federal data. This is the only trade program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Widener University is accredited, including by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education along with several program-specific accreditors such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 32.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported in federal data. The Pennsylvania state average completion rate is 66.2%, provided here for reference only.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $27,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $70,920, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (610) 499-4000 or visit widener.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Widener University is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is not owned for shareholder profit and reinvests revenue into the school. This can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216852.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule format are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from available figures. Contact the school directly to discuss options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the radiology & sonography program are not reported in federal data. Contact the school or check with relevant state licensing boards for radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Widener University at (610) 499-4000 or through its website at https://www.widener.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering radiology & sonography programs is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard link to compare outcome figures across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.