• University of Delaware: From its inception in 1743, the University’s alumni span history with three signers of the Declaration of Independence to the 46th president of the United States. The University also ranks among US News & World Report’s Top 100 colleges and universities. With distinguished faculty including internationally known authors, scientists and artists, the University epitomizes the story of achievement that is captured within our global state economy.
• Delaware State University: The state’s second largest university, Del State ranks among the nation’s top 12 most respected historically black universities. With a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,600, Del State’s top academic programs include 42 undergraduate degree programs, 16 master’s degree programs and five doctoral degree programs. It is also the only Delaware university offering degrees in aviation and features its own air field.
• Wilmington University: Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit, open-access and accredited institution that serves the unique needs of working adults seeking advancement through higher education. Its diverse degree and certificate programs prepare students for the global marketplace through experience-rich curricula delivered by expert practitioners. Student success is supported through flexible formats, including 100% online options, and affordable tuition rates that are consistently lower than those of regional competitors.
• Delaware Technical Community College offers certificates, two-year, and four-year degrees across most technical disciplines at four main campus locations across the state. The Delaware SEED scholarship provides Delawareans of all ages with free tuition at DTCC for up to five years of courses (paying for a full associate degree and one additional year toward a bachelor’s degree). Additionally, the college has partnerships with 20 other institutions of higher education to ensure seamless transfers in over 200 program areas.
• Goldey-Beacom College, located in the suburbs of Wilmington, Delaware offers 48 degree options to more than 1,300 students from 29 states and over 65 nations. Its academic programs are focused in psychology, criminal justice, English, economics, and all areas of business. In 2024, Goldey-Beacom was recognized as a national College of Distinction in four areas, with particular attention paid to its business programs and career development of students.

Delaware has created programs to ensure our businesses find employees with the proper expertise:

• Delaware Works: A statewide platform from the Delaware Department of Labor that connects businesses with potential employees and a wide range of business resources. The platform also serves as an entry-point for Delawareans seeking employment opportunities and career-planning resources.
• Delaware Pathways: A program connecting students, communities, and employers through high-quality career pathways starting in middle school. With over 30,000 students enrolled in at least one pathway at 89 middle and high schools in 2023, Delaware Pathways gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and explore their interests in a variety of industries, including agriscience, manufacturing, information technology, STEM, and more. Through job placements and other work-based learning experiences, students gain essential soft skills such as timeliness, professionalism, and career aspiration. 
• Delaware Technical Community College Work-Based Learning: As a statewide multi-campus community college, Delaware Technical Community College works closely with industry experts to develop courses to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in Delaware’s STEM-related fields. Businesses in the region have also developed comprehensive internship programs to provide hands-on experience. In addition to certificate and two-year degree offerings, DelTech has also established over 200 connected degree agreements, creating smooth transfer opportunities to four-year bachelor’s degrees programs. Through the SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) scholarship, Delawareans of all ages are eligible for free tuition at DelTech, greatly expanding access to higher wages and economic prosperity.
• Delaware Center for Life Science Education and Training: The recently announced Delaware Center for Life Science Education and Training will partner with industry, educators, and government to address the demand for a skilled life science workforce through recruitment and training efforts. Expected to open in early 2025 in downtown Wilmington at the Chemours STEM Hub, the Center has initial funding of $3 million for a three-year pilot program to train individuals of all ages in basic laboratory and biomanufacturing skills.