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, and more. We've also included details on how UMES ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The accounting major at UMES is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Accounting. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMES paid an average of $607 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
Of the 10 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMES, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMES does not offer an online option for its accounting 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 accounting majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 21 |
| Business Administration & Management | 18 |
| Marketing | 6 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 |