All UMES majors by area
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,244 | $58,580 | $27,000 |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $78,413 | $24,750 |
| Business Administration | — | $56,691 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $36,472 | $52,883 | $26,000 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | $77,899 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $68,809 | $72,630 | — |
| Engineering | $73,839 | — | $18,166 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $30,423 | $51,554 | $29,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,407 | $43,603 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $48,475 | $28,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $45,876 | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $38,293 | $89,918 | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $27,154 | $62,080 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Hospitality Management → Lodging manager
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UMES students earn a median $47,697 ten years after starting college, more than 8% of Maryland colleges we cover. 35% graduate within six years.
UMES majors questions
How many majors does UMES offer?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers 34 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at UMES?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median $89,918 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which UMES majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $43,492 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Maryland Eastern Shore overview