Best FinTech Schools Near Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 37 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,722 to $42,396 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 financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $138,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Cumberland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology 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

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 9.7 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 56.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,493
Avg net price $16,715/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hood College

Frederick, MD 73.1 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,089
Avg net price $20,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD 106.2 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 41.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,287
Avg net price $22,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD 107.8 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 89.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,860
Avg net price $15,678/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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

#6

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD 113.8 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Towson University

Towson, MD 115.5 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 76.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,390
Avg net price $17,413/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD 115.8 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 74.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,652
Avg net price $30,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$100,370
Software Developer$138,680
Data Scientist$136,370

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 financial technology schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Cumberland. The closest is Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Aloysius College (56.5 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Maryland are: Software Developer ($138,680), Data Scientist ($136,370), Financial and Investment Analyst ($100,370). 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 financial technology 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 financial technology?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cumberland:

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.