The University of Delaware has earned recognition in CNBC Make It’s 2019 list of the U.S. Colleges that Pay Off the Most, a ranking that highlights the 50 public and private institutions that provide students the highest salaries for their tuition dollars.
UD ranked 24th, with the University of Washington’s two campuses in Seattle and Bothell one and two.
CNBC included UD among the top 25 public universities that provide the best return on students’ investment, citing the following findings:
- Average net cost (income $48,001-$75,000): $13,909
- Median salary for alumni with 0-5 years of experience: $56,700
- Median salary for alumni with 10+ years of experience: $105,700
- Salary average, early and mid-career: $81,200
“Our graduates have strong earning power—a critical differentiator in the marketplace of higher education,” said Doug Zander, executive director of UD’s Office of Admissions. “This study continues to validate that the UD experience is one of exceptional value.”
UD joins a range of public and private colleges and universities across the nation that made the top-50 list, including Ivy League schools, state schools and small liberal arts colleges.
According to UD’s postgraduate survey and other sources in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 95% of 2018 bachelor’s degree graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
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