ACADEMICS / FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS
Salisbury State University
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD
410-543-6000
www.salisbury.edu
Part of the University of Maryland System, this four-year institution awards Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in a wide range of studies. Graduate and professional fields include business management and administrative services, education, English language/literature, health profession and related sciences, psychology and social services. Salisbury State University is the home of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, which offers an outstanding business curriculum.
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Cambridge, MD
410-228-9250
www.umces.edu
As one of the 13 institutions that make up the Maryland State University system, the University is recognized as one of the world’s leading institutions for coastal studies. The Horn Point campus is ideally situated on the banks of the Choptank River.
University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
Backbone Road
Princess Anne, MD
410-651-7747
www.umes.edu
As part of the University of Maryland System, this institution is situated on a 600-acre rural campus and awards Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Undergraduate degree programs and two-year and four-year pre-professional degree programs are available in a wide range of disciplines. Among the professional fields of study are agriculture, biological and life sciences, computer and information sciences, education, health professions and related sciences.
Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD
410-778-2800
www.washcoll.edu
This four-year private liberal arts college is one of the nation’s oldest, renowned for its emphasis on writing skills. The Sophie Kerr Award is the nation’s largest monetary award given to an undergraduate student , bestowed on a graduating senior that displays the most promise in writing ability. Also offers one of the nation’s few undergraduate behavioral neuroscience programs, environmental studies major and international studies.
