Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Wilmington University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 61st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (DE wage index 1.01). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Wilmington University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,703 | $97,666 | +10% | #161 of 966 | #209 | $15,010 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $56,597 | $81,537 | -4% | #53 of 99 | #55 | $20,284 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $76,427 | -8% | #103 of 166 | #114 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,275 | $68,627 | -18% | #359 of 452 | #379 | $17,831 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,876 | $66,899 | -2% | #486 of 1176 | #561 | $20,833 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,049 | $65,781 | -3% | #113 of 187 | #136 | $21,960 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $47,002 | $65,064 | +6% | #51 of 156 | #52 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | $39,794 | $63,979 | -8% | #319 of 516 | #349 | $16,666 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,047 | $59,954 | -21% | #718 of 796 | #731 | $20,271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,726 | $58,493 | +6% | #187 of 660 | #222 | $18,072 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,066 | $52,547 | -1% | #241 of 476 | #261 | $20,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,408 | $51,766 | -19% | #158 of 178 | #165 | $27,084 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,211 | $50,722 | -14% | #35 of 54 | #38 | $16,516 |
| Psychology | $35,666 | $50,669 | +-0% | #479 of 1027 | #522 | $19,275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,003 | $50,589 | +7% | #218 of 680 | #316 | $21,068 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $38,937 | $50,081 | +3% | #7 of 20 | #9 | $21,880 |
| Education | $33,890 | $46,324 | -7% | #50 of 71 | #54 | $20,125 |
| Computer Programming | $35,551 | $45,832 | -45% | #30 of 30 | #30 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Wilmington University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $282,656
- Avg rent near campus: $1,669/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19801 (7.8% cap, Wilmington)
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🏆 Where Wilmington University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,270 | $12,270 |
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Top Degree Programs
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- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology