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Best colleges for education in Delaware

Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in education, ranked by Compass Score.

Best colleges for education in Delaware3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Delaware.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Offers a bachelor’s program in education, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    University of Delaware

    Newark, DE · Public

    Top 10% for graduation

    • Bachelor’s program in education
    • Value grade A- · Top 17%
  2. 2

    Wilmington University

    New Castle, DE · Private nonprofit

    Good: Compass grade B-

    • Bachelor’s program in education
    • Value grade B+ · Top 26%
  3. 3

    Delaware State University

    Dover, DE · Public

    Solid: Compass grade C+

    • Bachelor’s program in education
    • Value grade B · Top 44%

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
University of Delaware$17,799$24,572$72,95081%
Wilmington University$15,644$20,000$53,84420%
Delaware State University$13,910$26,000$49,30739%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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