by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMES ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMES is $37,301. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMES, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $38,075 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,338 for all consumer science 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. 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 |
Learn more about UMES tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of consumer science bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% 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 consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMES does not offer an online option for its consumer science 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 consumer science majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.