Physics at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Delaware graduates in physics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Delaware Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 66 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $75,160 | $75,603 | #56 | — |
| 67 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $74,813 | $76,085 | #54 | — |
| 68 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $74,738 | $75,987 | #55 | $36,832 |
| 69 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $74,475 | $74,029 | #61 | $52,741 |
| 70 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $74,410 | $67,708 | #83 | $19,977 |
| 71 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #84 | $32,341 |
| 72 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #85 | $32,341 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,741 one year after graduating and $74,475 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Delaware ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,572.
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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.