University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Public four-year university in Princess Anne, MD that costs an average of $17,378 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,378
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,085
HBCUPublicTown (fringe)2,391 undergraduates
Cost of UMES
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $26,131 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,366 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $20,911 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,919 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,378 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,506 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,224 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,439 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,889 |
| $110,001+ | $19,675 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UMES's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,287 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,085 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 26th of 28 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $22,960 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $261 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 59% |
| Students with federal loans | 53% |
Majors and programs at UMES
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 27 | $81,264 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | $42,808 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 35 | $41,062 | — |
| Sociology | 30 | $40,398 | — |
| Biology | 74 | $39,876 | $25,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 30 | $37,773 | $27,375 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 46 | $37,214 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 39 | $31,876 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 26 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 30 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 24 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 7 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology | 25 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 | $59,793 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 33 | — | $149,220 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Criminology | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 6 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 11 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 3 | $84,690 | $133,501 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $77,289 | $61,500 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 65 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 59 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg | $16,768 | 89% | $60,300 |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore | $12,632 | 46% | $53,198 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | St. Mary's City | $20,956 | 69% | $66,796 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis | — | 9.3% | — |
| Bowie State University | Bowie | $17,835 | 72% | $61,890 |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore | $6,270 | 79% | $65,666 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Baltimore | — | — | $96,035 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury | $17,445 | 87% | $68,206 |
About UMES
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Princess Anne, MD |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,391 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | wwwcp.umes.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UMES's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore admits 96% of applicants.
How much does UMES cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $26,131 a year (tuition and fees: $9,366 in-state, $20,911 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,378 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,506.
How much do UMES graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,085 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is engineering ($81,264 a year after graduation).
What is UMES's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.