 |
|
|
|
Widener University – Harrisburg Campus is one of the four campuses of Widener University, which was founded in 1821. The Harrisburg Campus, which opened in 1989, covers more than 20 acres in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The campus offers the Juris Doctor Program and certificate programs are also available in constitutional/ administrative law, environmental law, and consumer law. The campus additionally provides graduate programs in nursing and social work.
The sports teams of Widener University – Harrisburg Campus are nicknamed the Pride. The Harrisburg Campus has numerous clubs and organizations including religious organizations, special interest clubs, honor societies, and media groups. The campus is home to the Moot Court Honor Society and the Trial Advocacy Honor Society.
Widener University Harrisburg is in a large suburb, in Harrisburg, PA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Widener University Harrisburg earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Widener University Harrisburg include law.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Widener University Harrisburg does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Widener University Harrisburg are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 521 students (566 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission at Widener by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement. We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership. We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Widener University Harrisburg Campus
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9450
General Phone: (717) 541-3900
http://www.widener.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 129 | law |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 8 | nurse practitioner |
Number of programs and degrees for Widener University Harrisburg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 129 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Widener University Harrisburg had a total enrollment of 521 students (566 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Widener University Harrisburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331302)
Widener University Harrisburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $140,190 | 4 | $125,792 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $101,351 | 3 | $98,162 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $63,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $112,736 | 15 | $88,904 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Widener University Harrisburg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Widener University Harrisburg.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Widener University Harrisburg with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Widener University Harrisburg(What are QuickSchools?)
Law
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
