Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware · Public · 4,398 undergraduates
All 19 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Delaware high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 80 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,135 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,452 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,701 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,633 |
| $110k and up | $17,326 |
| All families (average) | $13,910 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $63,662 | +$27,170 | clears the bar | $31,272 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $49,115 | +$12,623 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $94,568 | +$58,076 | clears the bar | $29,930 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,132 | +$12,640 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,440 | +$9,948 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,689 | +$23,197 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $53,128 | +$16,636 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $55,509 | +$19,017 | clears the bar | $23,540 | 1.2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $64,094 | +$27,602 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,937 | +$20,445 | clears the bar | $22,503 | 1.1 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,676 | +$16,184 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,296 | +$22,804 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $98,411 | +$61,919 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,794 | +$14,302 | clears the bar | $25,401 | 1.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,522 | +$36,030 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 39% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.