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Education Schools in Delaware

1,363 students earned Education degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Delaware

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 627
Bachelor’s Degree 443
Associate Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Delaware

25,550 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Delaware

In this state, education grads earn an average of $64,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 6 colleges in Delaware that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
709 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. 66% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wilmington University.

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,091 after earning their degree at this institution.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. A typical student attending Delaware Tech will pay a net price of $8,479. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. In their early career, Del State grads earn an average salary of $35,178.

#5

Wesley College

Dover
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,960 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
394 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. 12% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

Education Careers in DE

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
History Professors 20% $76,610
Education Administrators 17% $86,780
Psychology Professors 17% $0
Business Professors 16% $0
Multimedia Collections Specialists 14% $46,760
Chemistry Professors 14% $80,890
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 14% $30,890
Sociology Professors 13% $76,150
English Language and Literature Professors 12% $73,230
Coaches and Scouts 11% $25,590
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $33,870
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 10% $65,860
Education Professors 10% $74,460
Teachers 9% $0
Instructional Coordinators 9% $67,680
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $63,120
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $122,100
Computer Science Professors 8% $79,990
Special Education Professors 7% $63,360
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $35,930
Special Education Teachers 7% $0
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 7% $115,850
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $57,000
Teacher Assistants 6% $30,380
Preschool Teachers 6% $26,070
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $59,230
Middle School Teachers 6% $63,050
High School Teachers 6% $64,940
Elementary School Teachers 5% $62,040
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $75,060
Vocational Education Professors 5% $55,460
Preschool Education Administrators 4% $54,220
Librarians 4% $71,810
Interpreters and Translators 0% $53,450
Social Scientists 0% $71,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Social Sciences 865
Psychology 417
Communication & Journalism 271
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 101
History 68
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 38

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