Human Services at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Services, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,812/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (26% exposed)
Job Market
Large (82,300 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Services graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $569K | $568K | $536K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.8x | 8.8x | 8.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 68% | 57% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 47 |
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 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,343
63% growth from Year 1
About University of Delaware
University of Delaware's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, 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
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Community and social service specialists, all other
$54,940/yr
Social and human service assistants
$45,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Delaware's Human Services program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Human Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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