Environmental Engineering at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$65,634/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (23,100 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Environmental Engineering graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $760K | $734K | $643K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.4x | 10.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.6x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 73% | 66% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 64 | 63 | 61 |
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 (4.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,950
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$82,285
25% growth from Year 1
About University of Delaware
With a 65% acceptance rate, University of Delaware is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 18,812 in Newark, DE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Delaware →Top Career Paths
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740/yr
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
$109,660/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Delaware's Environmental Engineering program score?
This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Environmental Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Environmental Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Environmental Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% 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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