Delaware Head Coach Ryan Carty’s Salary, Career Record, Age & Resume

After seeing a great amount of success at the FCS level, Delaware moved up to the FBS.

Some thought it could take a year or two for the Blue Hens to adjust to Conference USA. But they went ahead and made it to a bowl game, beating Louisiana in the 68 Ventures Bowl.

Delaware believes head coach Ryan Carty can lead the program to plenty of more wins. Here’s more about Carty and his resume:

What’s Delaware Head Coach Ryan Carty’s Salary?

Carty agreed to a contract extension last offseason that will end after the 2030 season. While the financial details of the deal have not been widely publicized, he reportedly earned about $536,000 in 2023. It’s likely more now that Delaware is in the FBS.

Ryan Carty’s Coaching History

What’s Delaware Head Coach Ryan Carty’s Record?

Carty is 7-6 in the FBS as a head coach and is 1-0 in bowl games. He’s gone 33-17 at Delaware over the past four years.

How Old Is Delaware Head Coach Ryan Carty?

Carty is 42 years old.

Delaware Head Coach Ryan Carty’s Background

Most of Carty’s coaching career up until this point has been near the East Coast.

Carty spent a decade at New Hampshire, first coaching running backs, then wide receivers, and then was the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. During his six years as the Wildcats’ OC, they made the FCS playoffs during each of those years and reached the FCS semifinals in 2013 and 2014. 

Carty was then Sam Houston’s offensive coordinator from 2018-21 under KC Keeler, who used to be Delaware’s head coach. Carty helped the Bearkats win an FCS national championship during the spring of 2021. They went a perfect 10-0 and were first in the country in total yards (4,403) and ninth in scoring offense (38 points per game).

Carty, a member of Delaware’s 2003 national championship team, became the Blue Hens’ head coach going into the 2022 season. He helped Delaware win nine or more games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2003-04.