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. Also, learn how UMES ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best General Engineering Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMES is $73,839. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $67,978 for all engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from UMES. About 67% were men and 33% were 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMES does not offer an online option for its engineering 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 engineering majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.