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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution in Princess Anne, Maryland. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.

$13,338
Avg net price / yr
$47,697
10-yr median earnings
35.0%
150%-time completion
96.4%
Acceptance rate

The verdict

University of Maryland Eastern Shore pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.

According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Top 33%
former-student earnings, US
96.4%
acceptance rate
35.0%
150%-time completion
+38%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
Town: Fringe Carnegie: R2
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Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.

How to read this University of Maryland Eastern Shore profile

Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.

Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.

Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.

College Value Score

F
College Value Score
37/100
University of Maryland Eastern Shore

A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.

Earnings C+
$47,697
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price C+
$13,338
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
35.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$27,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment F
35.6%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
61.8%
First-year students returning for year two
University of Maryland Eastern Shore vs. the national benchmark
EarningsNet PriceCompletionDebtRepaymentRetention

Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.

10-yr median earnings

$47,697

Federal aid recipients only

Avg net price

$13,338

After grants and scholarships

150%-time completion

35.0%

Full-time, first-time cohort

150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 35.0%

Four-year-institution cohort

College ROI Quadrant - University of Maryland Eastern Shore vs peers

University of Maryland Eastern Shore positioned by earnings vs cost Two-by-two quadrant chart: x-axis median earnings 10 years after enrollment, y-axis average net price after financial aid. Each dot is a college, colored by completion within 150% of normal time (garnet ≥65%, amber 45-64%, red <45%). Net price increases upward, earnings increase rightward, so: bottom-right = best value (low cost, high earnings); top-right = premium (high cost, high earnings); bottom-left = community college tier (low cost, modest earnings); top-left = cost challenge (high cost, low earnings). Currently plotting 8 colleges. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard joined to Carnegie Classification. University of Maryland Eastern Shore positio… Carnegie Classification: R2 R2 COST CHALLENGE PREMIUM COMMUNITY BEST VALUE $22K $58K Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment ($) $2K $25K Avg Net Price ($) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (you are here): $48K earn · $13K net · 35% grad You are here - University of Mary… Wor-Wic Community College: $37K earn · $9K net · 27% grad Wor-Wic Community … Carroll Community College: $44K earn · $3K net · 43% grad Carroll Community … Frostburg State University: $55K earn · $17K net · 51% grad Frostburg State Un… Coppin State University: $46K earn · $10K net · 26% grad Coppin State Unive… Hagerstown Community College: $42K earn · $7K net · 38% grad Hagerstown Communi… Allegany College of Maryland: $38K earn · $9K net · 42% grad Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy: $25K earn · $24K net · 53% grad Grad rate (4yr) ≥65% 45-64% <45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.

How University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks nationally

Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore: former-student earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$47,697 Top 33% higher than 67% of 5,103 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 169 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,245 US colleges (44%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 606 US colleges (12%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Metric University of Maryland Eastern Shore National rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $47,697 #1689 of 5103 67th
Average net price $13,338 #1770 of 5020 65th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 35.0% #3969 of 4858 18th
Undergraduate enrollment 2,391 #1319 of 5462 76th

National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.

Quick Facts

2,391
Undergraduate enrollment
96.4%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
35.0%
150%-time completion
$47,697
10-yr median earnings
61.8%
First-year retention

How University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks in Maryland

State rank among 66 reporting Maryland colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.

Metric University of Maryland Eastern Shore State rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $47,697 #27 of 66 59th
Average net price $13,338 #20 of 69 71st (lower is better)
150%-time completion 35.0% #49 of 67 27th
Undergraduate enrollment 2,391 #23 of 74 69th

Highest former-student earnings in Maryland

#School10-yr earningsNet price
1University of Maryland Baltimore$88,174-
2Johns Hopkins University$87,555$18,809
3Capitol Technology University$85,035$22,102
4University of Maryland-College Park$82,860$15,678
5Loyola University Maryland$82,652$30,574
6University of Maryland-Baltimore County$69,960$16,467
7Ner Israel Rabbinical College$66,330$13,572
8Washington College$65,518$27,898
9Notre Dame of Maryland University$65,344$19,169
10University of Maryland Global Campus$65,287$22,063
11Towson University$64,390$17,413
12Washington Adventist University$64,249$18,526
27University of Maryland Eastern ShoreThis school$47,697$13,338

Admissions

Admission Rate 96.4%
0%100%96.4%
Share of applicants admitted

Costs & Financial Aid

Net price by family income at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket

net price / yr

What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Maryland Eastern Shore - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $9,076
Out-of-State Tuition $20,122
Average Net Price $13,338
55.7%
Pell Grant Rate
52.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$27,000
Median Debt
$286/mo
Monthly Payment

Net price at University of Maryland Eastern Shore swings rather than trends

Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $11,662 to $17,745 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -3.3%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.

Lowest year
$11,662
Highest year
$17,745
Most recent (2023)
$14,035
Average net price, 2013–2023

11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

2013: $14,5112014: $14,2492015: $15,4532016: $16,0692017: $15,8602018: $17,7452019: $16,9802020: $15,1172021: $11,6622022: $11,9342023: $14,035
2013 · $14,5112023 · $14,035

Over the same years, enrollment went -36.7% (3,421 → 2,165 students).

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

Student body at a glance

58.9%
Female
35.8%
First Generation

Outcomes

61.8%
Retention Rate
$34,624
Median Earnings (6yr)
50.9%
Earning Over $25K
35.6%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)

Outcomes & debt snapshot

Measure Cohort / horizon Value
Completion within 150% of normal time First-time, full-time 35.0%
First-year retention First-time, full-time freshmen 61.8%
Median earnings 6 years after entry $34,624
Median earnings 10 years after entry $47,697
Share earning over $25,000 Working, not enrolled 50.9%
Loan repayment rate Completers, 3 years after leaving 35.6%
Median federal student debt At completion $27,000
Estimated monthly payment Standard 10-year plan $286/mo

Programs & Earnings

Field-of-study summary by credential

Credential Programs Award count Avg earnings Top earnings Avg debt
Bachelor's 18 265 $58,720 $89,918 $26,209
Master's 3 13 - - -
Doctoral 1 0 $144,201 $144,201 -

Top programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore by completer earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings

What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Doctoral 0 $144,201 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's 9 $89,918 $31,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 10 $78,413 $24,750
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor's 11 $77,899 -
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 6 $72,630 -
Air Transportation Bachelor's 9 $62,080 $26,500
Biology, General Bachelor's 32 $58,580 $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 18 $56,691 $27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's 21 $52,883 $20,437
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 37 $52,398 $28,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Bachelor's 9 $51,554 $29,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 6 $48,475 $27,000
Sociology Bachelor's 24 $46,314 $28,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's 8 $45,876 -
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 25 $43,603 $27,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution in Princess Anne, Maryland. The acceptance rate is 96.4%. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,391 students.
How much do University of Maryland Eastern Shore former students earn?
Federally aided former students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $47,697 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $34,624.
How much does University of Maryland Eastern Shore cost?
The average net price at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $13,338. In-state tuition is $9,076 and out-of-state tuition is $20,122. Median student debt at graduation is $27,000.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 35.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 61.8%.
Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $27,000, while former students earn a median of $47,697 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 57% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 35.6% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $286.

Sources & methodology

Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.

Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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