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 psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #934 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #18 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 884 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 934 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMES is $27,716. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 8 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMES, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMES psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 psychology majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.