Not sure what to study? Don't worry! You don't need to declare your major until the start of your junior
year. Your advisor will be there every step of the way.
Earn your master's degree online at Wilkes. Our affordable and flexible programs are
designed for working professionals just like you.
Pursue your passion or align your graduate studies with your career goals with programs
in business administration, creative writing, nursing and education.
At Wilkes, we know you’re capable of more, and we know you’ll achieve it.
We know you're willing to:
Work Hard
Work Hard
Choose a major that challenges you to be more. The interconnected nature of our academic
programs allows you to explore and combine multiple interests.
College offers students an opportunity to expand their horizons. Derek Donaldson, a pharmacy and Spanish double major, goes the extra mile, taking advantage of study
abroad opportunities in Peru and Spain, and collaborating with a professor to craft
a chapter of a Spanish-language textbook for medical professionals.
Bonner Leader Program Celebrates First Year at Wilkes
The eight students comprising the inaugural cohort of the Bonner Leader Program know the value of service leadership. In their first year, they partnered with six
area organizations and completed over 1200 hours of service. Learn more about their accomplishments in this inspiring recap video.
Alyssa Roberts loves to put artistic talent on display, whether it’s someone else’s work or her
own. As the student design fellow for the Sordoni Art Gallery, the senior digital
design and media art major mentors five other students on the gallery’s design team
and assigns project tasks to bring exhibits to life for campus and the community.
98%
of students have full-time jobs within a year of graduation
Discover your place at Wilkes. Our compact, 35-acre campus blends stately mansions
with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood.
When you need a study break, take a walk and enjoy some delicious cuisine from around
the world. Visit the River Common Park for a jog, bike ride or picnic. Hop in the
car and take advantage of the recreational activities available in the nearby Pocono
Mountains. The journey’s up to you.
I didn't expect to have such strong connections with my professors. The student-to-faculty
ratio here is phenomenal.Yugadi Hullur '22 - Biology and Chemistry
There is opportunity at Wilkes to step up and be a leader, which is very valuable
in terms of getting into industry. It allows you to get experience and take initiative.Justin Burda '22 - Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering
My interviewer was familiar with how good the nursing program at Wilkes is, which
definitely helped me get my externship and job.Alyssa Kresge '22 - Nursing
Our financial aid team will guide you every step of the way. With merit scholarships
and financial aid packages for 96% of our first-time, full-time students, we’ll show
you how to make your Wilkes education a reality.
Wilkes University is an inclusive learning environment committed to increasing access
to higher education. We create opportunities for the dialogues that increase diversity
awareness. We embrace and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives which strengthen
and enrich our campus and our community.
You bring the hard work. We'll provide the support.
Our expert faculty will challenge you to exceed your limits and cheer you on while
you do. Focus on research. Start a business. Study abroad. Land an internship. Your
success is up to you, but we’ll provide the support to help you get there.
