# Wilmington University: Behavioral Sciences (bachelor's)

New Castle, DE. IPEDS 131113, CIP 30.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wilmington-university/majors/behavioral-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,937
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,081 (U.S. median for this major: $47,914 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,667 (U.S. median $26,865)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,167

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,081 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 | $15,500 | $72,230 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,920 | $74,187 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,623 | $77,463 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,644 | $91,541 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | not reported | not reported | not available |

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

## Behavioral Sciences at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington University | $50,081 | $27,667 | $15,644 | 20% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $80,810 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $75,950 DE, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $61,760 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $68,230 DE, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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