by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMES ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMES is $36,472. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMES, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $41,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMES was $607 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $233 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,637 | $16,467 |
| Fees | $3,261 | $3,261 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,636 | $10,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about UMES tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMES does not offer an online option for its hospitality bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMES Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 18 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Marketing | 6 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 |