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Criminology at Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,710/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (122,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #41 of 111 Criminology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$540K	$535K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.0x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.6x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,256

Out-of-state: $81,000 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,980

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,256

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Delaware State University's Criminology graduates start at $30,710/yr, trailing the $36,749 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 13.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$30,710 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #41 out of 111 programs, Delaware State University's Criminology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $30,710 to $54,256 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Delaware State University

Delaware State University's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,630 in Dover, DE. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Delaware State University's Criminology program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Criminology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Criminology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Criminology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Criminology earnings lower at Delaware State University?

Lower starting pay at Delaware State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →