Program Analysis
At $46,211/yr, Software Development graduates from Wilmington University land near the $46,351 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 9.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 70% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $16,516 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #22 out of 55 programs, Wilmington University's Software Development offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $46,211 to $47,214 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.