At a glance
Average net price
$6,576
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
24.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
6,861
In-state tuition
$6,930
Out-of-state tuition
$15,540
Cost of attendance
$13,530
Median earnings (10y)
$45,391
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (27%), humanities & arts (19%), trades & services (17%).
- STEM10%
- Health27%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services17%
- Health professions27.2%~1,868 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts13.1%~895 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business11.8%~812 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science7.8%~534 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education6.7%~462 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~457 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.1%~350 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~344 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~243 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.8%~125 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.8%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.6%~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.0%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.9%~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.3%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.2%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 401 | $22,505 | $14,797 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 311 | $33,780 | $10,684 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 302 | $55,766 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 223 | $17,261 | $13,364 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 166 | $44,779 | $16,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 137 | $28,702 | $13,340 |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 118 | — | $17,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 97 | — | $11,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 81 | $47,766 | $21,136 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | $26,648 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 59 | — | $7,125 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 57 | $34,737 | $17,493 |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 51 | — | $11,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 45 | — | $11,700 |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 44 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | $31,530 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College is a large institution located in Media, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,861 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Delaware County Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,576 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,930 for in-state students and $15,540 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,530 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 24.1%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,391 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Delaware County Community College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Media, Pennsylvania (suburb), Delaware County Community College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Delaware County Community College
Q.How much does Delaware County Community College cost?
The average net price at Delaware County Community College is $6,576 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,530.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Delaware County Community College?
Delaware County Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 24.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Delaware County Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Delaware County Community College graduate earns $45,391 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Delaware County Community College?
Published tuition is $6,930 in-state and $15,540 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Delaware County Community College located?
Delaware County Community College is located in Media, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19063).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Delaware County Community College at their official website.