University of Maryland Eastern Shore's published cost of attendance is $25,941. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,914, middle-income families pay around $13,910, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,757.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,941 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,122 |
| Room and Board | $11,351 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,603 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,338 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,914 |
| $30–48k | $11,858 |
| $48–75k | $13,910 |
| $75–110k | $17,847 |
| $110k+ | $20,757 |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore's published cost of attendance is $25,941. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,914, middle-income families pay around $13,910, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,757. Azimuth ranks University of Maryland Eastern Shore #525 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,886; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,733, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn median 4-year earnings of $55,733, placing the institution in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,196 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maryland Eastern Shore in the 70.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Maryland Eastern Shore #944 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to MD's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,051.
The earnings pattern reflects University of Maryland Eastern Shore's concentration in Business programs, which account for 19% of graduates. Criminal Justice and Corrections is the largest program with 37 graduates earning median earnings of $52,398 — 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness also deliver strong outcomes, with graduates earning $58,580 and $43,603 respectively. This combination of scale and earnings performance anchors the institution's economic signature.
