Education at Wilmington University

Wilmington University's education program sits in an interesting middle ground: while it underperforms the national median for teacher earnings ($33,890 vs. $38,660 nationally), it actually represents the stronger option among Delaware's two education programs. The 60th percentile state ranking matters here because most Delaware students will choose between in-state options, and this program edges ahead of its local competitor despite trailing national benchmarks by about $5,000 annually.

The debt load of $26,689 translates to a manageable 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio, and graduates see steady income growth—reaching $39,240 by year four. That 16% earnings trajectory is typical for early-career teachers moving through pay scales. For a field where passion matters as much as economics, these numbers won't make anyone wealthy, but they won't create a financial crisis either.

The significant caveat: this analysis is based on fewer than 30 graduates, which means next year's cohort could see meaningfully different outcomes. For Delaware families committed to keeping their student in-state for education school, this program works as a practical choice. Just understand you're paying roughly the same debt as stronger programs while accepting below-average starting salaries, betting that your graduate's career trajectory will eventually close that gap through experience and additional credentials.