Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Delaware State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 16 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Delaware State University.
Engineering Physics. leads engineering & technology with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics.Small sample | — | $54,210 | — | 15 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $55,853★ | — | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $53,690 | $33,513 | 44 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 74K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.Small sample | — | $74,284★ | — | 15 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | — | $46,562 | — | 22 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 37K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $36,926★ | $44,428 | 53 |
| Analytical Chemistry.Small sample | — | $26,353 | — | 15 |
Forensic Social Work. leads social sciences & policy with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $47,219★ | $47,227 | 31 |
| Criminology. | — | $45,554 | $39,981 | 51 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $41,826 | $58,704 | 42 |
| American Government and Politics (United States).Small sample | — | $36,848 | — | 10 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 41K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $40,836 | $59,148 | 61 |
General Studies. leads humanities & arts with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies. | — | $47,980 | — | 21 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $45,625 | — | 21 |
Agriculture, General. leads agriculture & environment with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | — | $44,609 | — | 22 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 37K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $36,562 | $41,902 | 63 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
