Best Online Engineering Programs in Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering engineering 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $172,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Cumberland

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Cumberland. Distances are calculated from Cumberland city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Cumberland

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

Other Cumberland-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Winchester, VA – 45.4 mi away (72,928 pop)
• Johnstown, PA – 47.4 mi away (64,842 pop)
• Uniontown, PA – 54.1 mi away (49,241 pop)
• Charles Town, WV – 54.4 mi away (23,759 pop)
• Hagerstown, MD – 55.2 mi away (186,377 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Cumberland. The closest is Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser, WV (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (51.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Maryland are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($172,670), Aerospace Engineer ($156,750), Chemical Engineer ($127,190). 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 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 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.

Learn More About Engineering Programs

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Data verified: June 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 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.