Agriculture at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Delaware State University graduates in agriculture earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware State University Compares for Agriculture
All 43 colleges reporting agriculture earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,412 | $76,809 | #1 | $64,786 |
| 2 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,237 | $72,427 | #2 | $44,994 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $67,954 | $64,678 | #4 | $53,465 |
| 4 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $64,669 | $58,845 | #11 | $43,101 |
| 5 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,600 | $62,487 | #6 | $47,295 |
| 6 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $62,285 | $64,529 | #5 | $55,828 |
| 7 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $61,369 | $55,842 | #21 | — |
| 8 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $61,132 | $65,802 | #3 | $49,781 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $60,598 | $61,610 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $59,213 | $60,202 | #8 | $59,625 |
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| 20 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $53,547 | $53,862 | #25 | $39,145 |
| 21 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $52,997 | $54,775 | #22 | $43,669 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $52,932 | $53,832 | #26 | $38,606 |
| 23 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $52,676 | $52,360 | #31 | $38,873 |
| 24 | Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND | $52,529 | $54,422 | #23 | $42,583 |
| 25 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $52,303 | $56,080 | #20 | $36,853 |
| 26 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $52,085 | $56,897 | #17 | $33,508 |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,296 | $39,327 | #360 of 841 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 | — | #461 of 565 |
| Criminology | $53,128 | $30,710 | #70 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Psychology | $49,132 | $27,012 | #593 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 | $30,098 | #542 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University agriculture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,873 one year after graduating and $52,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for agriculture?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for agriculture graduates, Delaware State University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agriculture at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for agriculture ($53,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.