Accounting at Delaware State University

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Dover, DE•In-State Tuition: $10,314•Out-of-State Tuition: $20,250•Admission Rate: 62%•Avg SAT: 984
Median Debt
$25,000
At national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Delaware

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Delaware (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Delaware State University—$55,853$25,000—
University of Delaware$71,491$85,962$26,1770.37
Goldey-Beacom College$57,534$63,966$17,7370.31
Strayer University-Delaware$52,373$56,398$54,9891.05
Wilmington University$47,047$60,769$22,2430.47
National Median$53,694—$25,0000.47

Other Accounting Programs in Delaware

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Delaware schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Delaware
Newark
$16,080$71,491$26,177
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington
$13,440$57,534$17,737
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington
$13,920$52,373$54,989
Wilmington University
New Castle
$12,330$47,047$22,243

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Delaware State University, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.