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2023 Most Popular Schools in Delaware

16 Schools Ranked
$44,142 Average Earnings
$22,274 Avg Student Debt

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The Most Popular Schools in Delaware ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in Delaware to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
6,312 Total Awards
$46,231 Average Earnings
$21,866 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Delaware to be the most popular school for students in Delaware. UD is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,312 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,866 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $545 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UD graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,231 during the early year of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
3,857 Total Awards
$52,115 Average Earnings
$27,904 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Delaware that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in New Castle, Delaware, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,857 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Wilmington University accumulate an average of $27,904 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wilmington University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,115 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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1,953 Total Awards
$35,255 Average Earnings
$13,523 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in Delaware list. Dover, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,953 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Delaware Tech accumulate an average of $13,523 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Delaware Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,255 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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#4

Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware
776 Total Awards
$40,156 Average Earnings
$27,898 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Delaware that were part of this year’s ranking, Delaware State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Dover, Delaware, and it awarded 776 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,898 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $453, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Del State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,156 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Dawn Career Institute LLC

Wilmington, Delaware
483 Total Awards
$22,894 Average Earnings
$11,666 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Delaware that were part of this year’s ranking, Dawn Career Institute LLC landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the very small private for-profit school handed out 483 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $11,666 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $72. Once they receive their degree, Dawn Career Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,894 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#6

Goldey - Beacom College

Wilmington, Delaware
475 Total Awards
$44,055 Average Earnings
$23,393 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Goldey - Beacom College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. Goldey - Beacom College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wilmington, Delaware. The school has a small population, and it awarded 475 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,393 in student loans.After graduating from Goldey - Beacom College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,055 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#7

Wesley College

Dover, Delaware
285 Total Awards
$34,600 Average Earnings
$36,679 Avg Student Debt

Wesley College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. Wesley College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dover, Delaware. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 285 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,679 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $303 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Wesley College graduates make an average of $34,600 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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#8

Polytech Adult Education

Woodside, Delaware
171 Total Awards
$45,641 Average Earnings
$16,075 Avg Student Debt

Polytech Adult Education came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Delaware ranking. Polytech Adult Education is a very small public school situated in Woodside, Delaware. It awarded 171 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Polytech Adult Education graduates make an average of $45,641 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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94 Total Awards
$21,016 Average Earnings
$10,488 Avg Student Debt

Academy of Massage and Bodywork came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Delaware ranking. Academy of Massage and Bodywork is a very small private for-profit school located in Bear, Delaware that handed out 94 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Academy of Massage and Bodywork accumulate an average of $10,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Academy of Massage and Bodywork graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,016 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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93 Total Awards

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Delaware ranking. Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Newark, Delaware. It awarded 93 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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59 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Dagsboro, Delaware, and it awarded 59 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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57 Total Awards
$19,096 Average Earnings

Paul Mitchell the School Delaware landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. Paul Mitchell the School Delaware is a very small private for-profit school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Delaware, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $19,096 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#13

Strayer University - Delaware

Newark, Delaware
55 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Delaware landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. Located in Newark, Delaware, the very small private for-profit school handed out 55 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,315 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - Delaware graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Delaware College of Art and Design

Wilmington, Delaware
38 Total Awards
$15,717 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #14, Delaware College of Art and Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. Wilmington, Delaware is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $423 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, DCAD graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $15,717 during the early year of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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28 Total Awards
$14,260 Avg Student Debt

Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Delaware ranking. Beebe School of Nursing is located in Lewes, Delaware and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Beebe School of Nursing accumulate an average of $14,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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11 Total Awards
$11,419 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,419 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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