University of Maryland Eastern Shore
About University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution in Princess Anne, Maryland with aviation-related degree programs.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among "Research Colleges and Universities". It was established as Delaware Conference Academy. It has also been known as Princess Anne Academy and other names during its evolution.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 35%
- Graduation rate
- $47,697
- Median earnings
- 62%
- Retention rate
- 96%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aerospace Engineering
Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Biological Sciences15%
- Business & Marketing13%
- Agriculture9%
- Parks & Recreation9%
- Homeland Security & Law9%
- Family & Consumer Sciences6%
- Social Sciences6%
- Visual & Performing Arts6%
Official links
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