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Family & Consumer Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,301/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family & Consumer Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$451K	$455K	$434K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.8x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	37

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 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,140

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,734

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,301 per year, Family & Consumer Sciences graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn slightly above the $32,408 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Family & Consumer Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Family & Consumer Sciences's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $37,301 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #13 of 42 Family & Consumer Sciences programs, University of Maryland Eastern Shore scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $40,734 are relatively flat compared to the $37,301 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Maryland Eastern Shore prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,165 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

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Family & Consumer Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family & Consumer Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Family & Consumer Sciences careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $434,276 in decade earnings vs $451,189 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →