Delaware State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Delaware State University at a glance

• 4,398

  students enrolled

• 897

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,910

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,544 in state, $18,480 out of state

• $37,503

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,307

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Delaware State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Delaware State University

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

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• 59

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 5.5%

  unemployment in Kent County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $72,872

  median household income

  Kent County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, health professions, business & management, which lead to programs (3 open), clinical (6 open), finance (6 open), sales (7 open), operations (5 open).

Hiring most: Hovnanian Enterprises (3), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical (3), Alldus (2), Humana (2), K. Hovnanian Homes (2), Teradata (2), Universal Health Services (2), Above Expectations (1).

What they hire for: Sales (7), Clinical (6), Engineering (6), Finance (6), Legal (6), Human Resources (5). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Delaware Workforce Development Board.

• Dover American Job CenterDover · 302-739-5473 · Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Delaware

• Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover · 10,867 students
• University of DelawareNewark · 19,071 students

All Delaware colleges

Common questions

How big is Delaware State University?

Delaware State University enrolls about 4,398 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dover, Delaware. It awards about 897 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware State University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Delaware State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,503 six years after entry and $49,307 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Delaware State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Delaware State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Delaware State University?

59 open professional jobs are listed in Kent County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Hovnanian Enterprises has the most openings.