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Business Administration at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,041/yr (24% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$735K	$715K	$625K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.4x	11.1x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.5x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,302

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,549

56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $58,041 per year, Business Administration graduates from University of Delaware earn slightly above the $46,892 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,302 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #63 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $90,549 show a 56% jump from the $58,041 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Delaware

University of Delaware accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 18,812 students in Newark, DE.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at University of Delaware?

This program scores 76/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $624,819 in decade earnings vs $735,254 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Delaware's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #63 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Delaware lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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