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Business Administration at Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,022/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #296 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$593K	$585K	$529K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.4x	14.2x	12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.2x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,256

Out-of-state: $81,000 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,980

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,689

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,022/yr, Business Administration graduates from Delaware State University land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $44,022 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #296 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $44,022 to $64,689 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Delaware State University

Delaware State University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,630 in Dover, DE. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at Delaware State University?

A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business Administration field.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $529,223 in decade earnings vs $592,872 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Delaware State University's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #296 of 1,169 programs nationally, Delaware State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →