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University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware's main campus is located in Newark, offering a classic college town experience. Students are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and demonstrate school spirit through their participation in Division I athletics. The university is a research-focused institution, providing students access to varied academic programs and research opportunities. The school's colors are Delaware blue and gold, seen throughout campus and at sporting events.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$48,207/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$16,080/yr

Out-of-state: $39,720/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 16% of students receive Pell Grants and 48% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,354	$37,416	12.9x
$30K – $48K	$10,573	$42,292	11.4x
$48K – $75K	$12,857	$51,428	9.4x
$75K – $110K	$18,508	$74,032	6.5x
$110K+	$25,310	$101,240	4.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$16,080	$64,320	7.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Delaware

57 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	86	$75,310/yr	Very High	16.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$81,286/yr	High	13.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	84	$71,491/yr	Very High	15.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$66,889/yr	Very High	14.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools	76	$58,041/yr	High	13.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$75,877/yr	Very High	17.0x
Economics Compare across schools	73	$55,905/yr	Very High	12.1x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$80,564/yr	High	13.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	71	$73,332/yr	Very High	15.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	71	$54,390/yr	Very High	14.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$74,313/yr	Very High	13.2x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	70	$73,420/yr	Very High	10.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$72,783/yr	High	12.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	68	$52,308/yr	Very High	13.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	67	$49,041/yr	High	8.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	66	$73,750/yr	Very High	10.5x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	66	$71,980/yr	High	13.2x
Chemistry Compare across schools	66	$54,055/yr	High	11.0x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	63	$73,722/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	63	$65,634/yr	Very High	11.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	63	$48,587/yr	High	7.8x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	62	$47,760/yr	High	10.7x
International Business Compare across schools	59	$57,941/yr	Very High	8.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	58	$37,563/yr	High	10.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	57	$52,185/yr	High	7.1x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	54	$49,885/yr	High	6.8x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	54	$42,585/yr	High	10.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	54	$39,746/yr	High	11.2x
Educational Administration and Supervision Compare across schools	53	$44,463/yr	High	9.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	52	$41,897/yr	High	10.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	51	$31,972/yr	Very High	11.3x
Physics Compare across schools	49	$52,741/yr	Very High	7.2x
Criminology Compare across schools	48	$35,968/yr	High	9.1x
Public Health Compare across schools	48	$35,437/yr	High	8.9x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	47	$39,066/yr	High	5.1x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	47	$36,796/yr	High	9.6x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	46	$26,555/yr	Moderate	11.6x
History Compare across schools	45	$34,753/yr	High	7.8x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	44	$31,532/yr	High	8.6x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	43	$38,908/yr	High	8.7x
International Relations Compare across schools	43	$38,250/yr	High	7.8x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	42	$47,912/yr	High	6.4x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	42	$31,854/yr	High	11.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	39	$40,317/yr	High	5.3x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	39	$39,362/yr	High	5.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	38	$29,714/yr	High	8.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$32,487/yr	Very High	8.3x
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Compare across schools	37	$29,598/yr	High	10.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	34	$36,297/yr	Very High	4.6x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	33	$32,812/yr	Moderate	7.3x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	32	$39,696/yr	High	5.2x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	31	$38,124/yr	Very High	4.9x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	30	$33,296/yr	High	4.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	29	$35,637/yr	High	4.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	27	$21,935/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	24	$17,669/yr	High	7.9x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	18	$22,411/yr	High	6.2x

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