Best ROI Colleges in the U.S. in Delaware
Four-year colleges where graduate earnings most outpace what it costs to attend, ranked by 10-year return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | Public | $75,637 | $17,799 | $24,572 | +282% | Strong return | |
| 2 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | Private | $67,111 | $15,644 | $20,000 | +217% | Strong return | |
| 3 | Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | Private | $65,020 | $15,554 | $18,900 | +190% | Strong return | |
| 4 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | Public | $52,155 | $13,910 | $26,000 | +10% | Break-even | |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | Public | $49,078 | $11,578 | $10,500 | -19% | Poor return |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.