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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,998/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #158 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$512K	$512K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.4x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	41

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 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,980

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,540

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,938

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,998/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $23,540 against $35,998/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #158 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Delaware State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 39% earnings increase from $35,998 to $49,938 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Delaware State University

A 62% admission rate makes Delaware State University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, 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

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Delaware State University?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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