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Plant Sciences at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,362/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)

ROI 7.4x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 50 Plant Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$474K	$475K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.4x	7.4x	7.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.0x	3.0x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	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)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (3.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $39,362/yr, Plant Sciences graduates from University of Delaware land near the $42,710 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 7.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #39 out of 50 programs, University of Delaware's financial outcomes for Plant Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Delaware

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

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Delaware's Plant Sciences program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Plant Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Plant Sciences to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Plant Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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