# University of Delaware: Finance (bachelor's)

Newark, DE. IPEDS 130943, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-delaware/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,889
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $101,605 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,073 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DE median for this major (3 colleges, $68,627): +$32,978
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,613

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $101,605 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 | $10,901 | $44,912 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,099 | $41,608 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,225 | $54,487 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,401 | $71,692 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,580 | $105,390 | 1.6 years |

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

## Finance at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $101,605 | $24,073 | $17,799 | 81% |
| Wilmington University | $68,627 | $31,000 | $15,644 | 20% |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $58,992 | not reported | $15,554 | 57% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $95,400 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $101,800 DE, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $121,630 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $137,220 DE, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $166,920 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $181,580 DE, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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