Wilmington University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Wilmington University at a glance

• 7,906

  students enrolled

• 3,451

  degrees and certificates a year

• 20%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,644

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,270

• $49,635

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,844

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% 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 Wilmington University

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

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• 648

  open professional jobs

• 63

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  60 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in New Castle County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $89,901

  median household income

  New Castle County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, education, which lead to finance (54 open), sales (51 open), operations (84 open), marketing (27 open), human resources (27 open), strategy (8 open).

Hiring most: Qnity Electronics (42), University of Delaware (35), Astrazeneca (31), JPMorgan Chase (21), Agilent Technologies (19), Hologic (18), Incyte (17), Allozymes (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (119), Operations (84), Finance (54), Data & Analytics (52), Sales (51), Clinical (27). 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.

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Common questions

How big is Wilmington University?

Wilmington University enrolls about 7,906 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in New Castle, Delaware. It awards about 3,451 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Wilmington University?

20% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Wilmington University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,635 six years after entry and $53,844 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Wilmington University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Wilmington University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (associate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Wilmington University?

648 open professional jobs are listed in New Castle County, 63 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Qnity Electronics has the most openings.