University of Maryland Eastern Shore— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,697
in 2021+8% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 8% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 54% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $6,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $7,701 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $8,750 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $7,516 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41% | $6,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44% | $6,725 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42% | $7,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $7,348 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $44,300 | — | 37% | $6,725 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $42,000 | $8,653 | 32% | $9,202 |
| 2011 | — | $13,293 | 32% | $10,066 |
| 2012 | $37,800 | $13,861 | 31% | $12,250 |
| 2013 | $36,700 | $13,502 | 32% | $13,146 |
| 2014 | $36,200 | $14,511 | 32% | $14,164 |
| 2015 | $36,600 | $14,249 | 37% | $14,750 |
| 2016 | — | $15,453 | 33% | $14,997 |
| 2017 | — | $16,069 | 36% | $15,530 |
| 2018 | — | $15,860 | 38% | $17,500 |
| 2019 | — | $17,745 | 39% | $17,500 |
| 2020 | — | $16,980 | 41% | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $47,697 | $15,117 | 41% | $18,500 |
| 2022 | — | $11,662 | 33% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,934 | 37% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,035 | 35% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,338 | 35% | — |