University of Delaware: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Delaware at a glance

• 19,071

  students enrolled

• 6,012

  degrees and certificates a year

• 81%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,799

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,040 in state, $37,680 out of state

• $58,846

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $72,950

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Delaware

Professional jobs listed in the cities of New Castle County, where the college is.

• 682

  open professional jobs

• 57

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  64 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in New Castle County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $89,901

  median household income

  New Castle County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (38 open), sales (59 open), operations (87 open), marketing (27 open), human resources (20 open), strategy (11 open).

Hiring most: Qnity Electronics (43), University of Delaware (33), AstraZeneca (31), Sargent & Lundy (28), DuPont de Nemours (25), CSC (24), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (23), Incyte (19).

What they hire for: Engineering (147), Operations (87), Sales (59), Data & Analytics (49), Finance (38), Research (31). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Delaware Workforce Development Board.

• Fox Valley American Job CenterWilmington · 302-761-8085 · 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Newark American Job CenterNewark · 302-453-4350 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Delaware

• Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover · 10,867 students
• Delaware State UniversityDover · 4,398 students

All Delaware colleges

Common questions

How big is University of Delaware?

University of Delaware enrolls about 19,071 students and is a public 4-year institution in Newark, Delaware. It awards about 6,012 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Delaware?

81% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Delaware graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $58,846 six years after entry and $72,950 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Delaware offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Delaware awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Delaware?

682 open professional jobs are listed in New Castle County, 57 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Qnity Electronics has the most openings.