Agriculture at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,696/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Small (6,800 openings/yr)
ROI
7.4x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agriculture graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $477K | $478K | $450K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.4x | 7.4x | 7.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 43% | 39% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$64,320
Out-of-state: $158,880 (3.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,408
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Delaware
A 65% admission rate makes University of Delaware accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 18,812 students in Newark, DE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Delaware →Top Career Paths
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$86,350/yr
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$85,310/yr
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$79,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Delaware's Agriculture program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Agriculture. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Agriculture to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Agriculture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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