Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Delaware

University of Delaware's electrical engineering program delivers solid, if unspectacular, outcomes that place it squarely in the middle of the national pack. Graduates earn $75,877 their first year—about $2,000 below the national median for this degree—while carrying $26,072 in debt. That 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can theoretically pay off their loans with about four months of gross income, which is reasonable for an engineering degree. The 39th percentile national ranking suggests this program isn't among the elite, but it's not struggling either.

What's interesting here is the state context: this is the only electrical engineering bachelor's program in Delaware, so it ranks 60th percentile by default. Students serious about this field don't have in-state alternatives, which means the real comparison is whether attending Delaware makes sense versus out-of-state options. At a 65% admission rate with average SAT scores around 1300, it's accessible to strong students who might face steeper odds at top-tier engineering schools.

The bottom line: if your child wants to study electrical engineering and values staying in Delaware or attending a state flagship, this program offers a financially sensible path into the field. The debt load is manageable and the starting salary, while not exceptional, provides a stable foundation. Just don't expect it to open the same doors as MIT or Georgia Tech.