Social Work at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,413/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
13.7x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $566K | $565K | $535K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.7x | 13.7x | 13.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 56 |
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 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,503
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,288
59% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Delaware State University →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at Delaware State University?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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