Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 12 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $9,056 to $66,246 per year for indexed programs. Cumberland has a population of about 18,938. Median household income is $47,819 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maryland, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $159,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Cumberland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Cumberland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cumberland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Cumberland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD 110.0 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,035
Avg net price $22,102/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland computer engineering page.


Computer Engineering Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$152,730
Electronics Engineer$155,650
Software Developer$138,680
Computer Network Architect$159,460

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Cumberland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,938Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,819Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Cumberland. The closest is University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in Johnstown, PA (42.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (92.1 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Maryland are: Computer Network Architect ($159,460), Electronics Engineer ($155,650), Computer Hardware Engineer ($152,730). Wages for Cumberland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Winchester instead of Cumberland?

Winchester, VA is 45.4 miles from Cumberland and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cumberland an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Cumberland’s median household income of $47,819 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cumberland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Cumberland

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.