C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Princess Anne, Maryland 21853
University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, Princess Anne, MD
University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, Princess Anne, MD. Photo: Honors Lane, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,844
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
$14,595
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Maryland Eastern Shore ▼

0% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$227,663
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,368
1-Year Change
+4.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$47,697
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,624
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
35.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$38,293$89,918-3%#201 of 459#315$31,000
Accounting and Related Services—$78,413+3%#286 of 796#554$24,750
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians—$77,899-5%#9 of 15#13—
Engineering$73,839————$16,994
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$68,809$72,630-5%#10 of 14#14—
Air Transportation$27,154$62,080-28%#51 of 52#52$26,500
Biology$37,244$58,580+2%#392 of 841#675$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$56,691-17%#917 of 1176#1118$27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$36,472$52,883-7%#91 of 137#125$20,437
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,393$52,398-5%#428 of 660#619$28,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$30,423$51,554-8%#56 of 85#77$29,000
English Language and Literature—$48,475+-0%#297 of 576#474$27,000
Sociology$31,853$46,314-12%#368 of 462#444$28,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$45,876-18%#183 of 207#206—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,407$43,603-20%#566 of 610#604$27,000
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$37,301$43,492-10%#29 of 49#46$27,000
Psychology$27,716————$28,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $227,663
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,368/mo — vs ~$659/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21804 (5.0% cap, Salisbury)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,637 $16,467
Room $5,928
Board $4,708
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,554 $37,384

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
$14,595
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,634
$30,001 - $48,000$12,164
$48,001 - $75,000$14,886
$75,001 - $110,000$18,771
$110,001+$22,204

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 30 grads/yr Pharmacy 28 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 23 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20 grads/yr Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 20 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 19 grads/yr Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 18 grads/yr Physician Assistant 17 grads/yr Engineering, General 16 grads/yr Agriculture, General 16 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 14 grads/yr Accounting 14 grads/yr Psychology, General 12 grads/yr Sociology, General 11 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 grads/yr Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 9 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore's top programs commonly pursue.

Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Biological technicians
$52k/yr 82,700 jobs
Food science technicians
$49k/yr 20,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,844
Total Students
57%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
0%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Hispanic 4%
Black 70%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 90%
Off-Campus (Renters) 0%
With Family 10%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~11 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
Tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $5,637 for in-state students and $16,467 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,595.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
The graduation rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore a good school?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a total enrollment of 2,844 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
Yes! Approximately 0% of students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 11 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology