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University of Delaware

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University of Delaware Graduate Earnings Overview

$58,846

Median Salary (6yr)

$72,950

Median Salary (10yr)

$24,572

Median Debt

3.0x

Earnings / Debt

University of Delaware graduates earn a median of $72,950 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $24,572. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at University of Delaware

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Delaware Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Architecture	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

Most Popular Majors at University of Delaware

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Business/Marketing

22.4%

Health Professions

11.0%

Social Sciences

9.1%

Engineering

8.5%

Biological Sciences

7.0%

Education

5.4%

Psychology

4.8%

Communication

4.1%

Agriculture

3.3%

Parks/Recreation

3.2%

Multidisciplinary

3.0%

Computer Science

2.9%

Public Administration

2.1%

Natural Resources

2.0%

Is University of Delaware Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Most graduates can manage their debt load, though your specific major choice will significantly impact your personal ROI.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

University of Delaware Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Delaware Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Architecture	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

University of Delaware Salary & ROI FAQs

What do University of Delaware graduates actually earn?

University of Delaware graduates earn a median of $72,950 10 years post-graduation, up from $58,846 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at University of Delaware have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at University of Delaware include Computer Science ($78,750); Engineering ($75,600); Mathematics & Statistics ($65,100). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a University of Delaware degree worth the cost?

A 4-year University of Delaware degree costs about $61,764 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $72,950/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do University of Delaware students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for University of Delaware graduates is $24,572. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Delaware is not affiliated with DeepColleges.