U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,941. College Scorecard.
UMES English: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses UMES's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,914 | $45,406 | 3.9 years |
| $30–48k | $11,858 | $54,310 | 4.6 years |
| $48–75k | $13,910 | $63,708 | 5.4 years |
| $75–110k | $17,847 | $81,739 | 7.0 years |
| $110k+ | $20,757 | $95,067 | 8.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (19% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of English graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,475) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,744 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
English at Maryland colleges
Every Maryland college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola University Maryland | $63,919 | $27,000 | $30,574 | 79% |
| 2 | University of Maryland-College Park | $59,288 | $21,500 | $15,678 | 89% |
| 3 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $57,547 | $19,500 | $16,467 | 70% |
| 4 | Salisbury University | $53,906 | $21,875 | $17,743 | 68% |
| 5 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $53,504 | $21,552 | $18,441 | 70% |
| 6 | Towson University | $53,164 | $21,500 | $17,413 | 69% |
| 7 | Hood College | $50,126 | — | $20,873 | 57% |
| 8 | University of Baltimore | $48,981 | $33,750 | $13,868 | 38% |
| 9 | Bowie State University | $48,707 | — | $19,298 | 38% |
| 10 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $48,475 | $28,000 | $13,338 | 35% |
| 11 | Frostburg State University | $46,612 | — | $16,715 | 50% |
| 12 | Goucher College | $46,333 | $26,000 | $22,470 | 57% |
| 13 | Washington College | $46,305 | $26,955 | $27,898 | 65% |
8 more Maryland colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at UMES, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UMES
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 35% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,697
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
Related majors at UMES
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UMES English questions
How much do UMES English graduates earn?
English graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median $48,475 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do UMES English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $28,000, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Is UMES a good school for English in Maryland?
On pay, English graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn $48,475 four years out, $1,651 below the median for the same major across 13 Maryland colleges ($50,126) and $473 below the U.S. median ($48,948). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UMES rank for English in Maryland?
Of 13 Maryland colleges reporting English graduate earnings, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 10th. The highest is Loyola University Maryland at $63,919.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $71,400 in the Salisbury, MD area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Maryland Eastern Shore English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).