2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Delaware
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Delaware? This list ranks 18 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 5 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 18 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Delaware
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Delaware Technical Community College Terry tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Science & Tech degree schools in Delaware. Based in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Delaware Technical Community College Terry Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,154 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,448. That is a strong return on a $11,154 median debt. Read the full report on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
A rank of #2 makes Delaware State University one of the best values in Delaware. This public school is set in Dover, DE. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, compared with $20,634 for out-of-state students. Delaware State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,333 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,307 ten years after entry. Set against $26,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Delaware State University
A rank of #3 makes Wilmington University one of the best values in Delaware. Located in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,630. Wilmington University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,054 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,844 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wilmington University
Out of the 5 schools in Delaware in this year's value ranking, University Of Delaware landed the #4 spot. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,861. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,950 ten years after entry. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Delaware
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wesley College earned it the #5 place in Delaware. Based in Dover, DE, Wesley College is one of this year's ranked schools. Wesley College Science & Tech students take on a median of $40,000 in debt. More on Wesley College
Paul Mitchell The School Delaware ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Delaware
Schilling Douglas School Of Hair Design Llc came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. More on Schilling Douglas School Of Hair Design Llc
Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology landed the #8 spot for value in Delaware this year. Read the full report on Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology
Margaret H Rollins School Of Nursing At Beebe Medical Center ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Margaret H Rollins School Of Nursing At Beebe Medical Center
Strayer University Delaware landed the #10 spot for value in Delaware this year. Read more about Strayer University Delaware
Delaware College Of Art And Design offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Delaware College Of Art And Design profile
Hair Academy School Of Barbering And Beauty came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. See the full Hair Academy School Of Barbering And Beauty profile
Delaware Technical Community College Central Office landed the #13 spot for value in Delaware this year. See the full Delaware Technical Community College Central Office profile
Academy Of Massage And Bodywork landed the #14 spot for value in Delaware this year. More on Academy Of Massage And Bodywork
Polytech Adult Education landed the #15 spot for value in Delaware this year. Get the full Polytech Adult Education report
Goldey Beacom College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Goldey Beacom College report
Dawn Career Institute Llc placed #17 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Delaware. See the full Dawn Career Institute Llc profile
All In The Wrist Barber Academy landed the #18 spot for value in Delaware this year. Get the full All In The Wrist Barber Academy report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 5 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 18 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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