Best Colleges in Delaware

Finding the right college in Delaware can feel like a challenge. Fortunately, rankings like this one can help you find the school that best matches your budget, schedule, and long-term goals. Use the following ranking to learn about each top school’s location, degree offerings, and admissions process. Note that the schools below each hold regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

According to October 2019 data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, college graduates in Delaware can anticipate a stable job market and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. The cost of living in Delaware’s largest city of Wilmington is 8% above the national average; however, this is much lower than many nearby East Coast cities. The industries employing the most workers include education and health services and trade, transportation, and utilities. More than 15% of Delaware job-holders work in healthcare, and healthcare jobs with the highest projected long-term growth include registered nurses, nursing and medical assistants, and EMTs and paramedics.

Known as the home to many banks, insurance companies, and the chemical giant DuPont, Delaware offers college graduates with a business degree in-demand jobs, such as accountants, financial analysts, market research analysts, and management analysts. More than 8% of Delaware’s workforce earns a paycheck in finance or insurance. Computer science graduates can also expect plentiful job openings, especially as software developers and computer systems analysts.

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.