# Delaware State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Dover, DE. IPEDS 130934, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/delaware-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $84,049
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,568 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,861 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in DE: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DE median for this major (4 colleges, $96,117): -$1,549
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,356

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,568 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,135 | $48,103 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,452 | $53,793 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,701 | $67,828 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,633 | $76,175 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,326 | $74,848 | 1.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $98,486 | $26,522 | $17,799 | 81% |
| Wilmington University | $97,666 | $23,333 | $15,644 | 20% |
| Delaware State University | $94,568 | $29,861 | $13,910 | 39% |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | $89,745 | $16,125 | $11,578 | 23% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $91,620 Dover, DE, $99,520 DE, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $114,610 Dover, DE, $134,820 DE, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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