Engineering at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, General
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $73,839/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)
ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #18 of 47 Engineering, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $735K $714K $634K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.7x 20.1x 17.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.3x 9.1x 8.0x
Probability of Field Employment 69% 63% 47%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,592
Out-of-state: $78,912 (9.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,140
-58% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,994
2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Engineering graduates start at $73,839/yr — above the $69,222 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 20.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,994 in median debt clears quickly against $73,839 in annual earnings.

Ranked #18 out of 47 programs, University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

A 90% acceptance rate means University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,165 students in Princess Anne, MD. With 53% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Engineering program score?
This program scores 59/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →