Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting 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 forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $126,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Cumberland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic accounting 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.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 9.4 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.0 BOC Score
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hood College

Frederick, MD 73.1 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
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: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD 74.8 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,072
Avg net price $22,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD 104.6 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,249
Avg net price $18,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD 106.8 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,079
Avg net price $26,505/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD 107.2 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,860
Avg net price $15,678/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 112.6 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,960
Avg net price $16,467/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD 113.8 miles from Cumberland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
21.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Forensic Accounting Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$89,370
Financial Examiner$102,980
Detective and Criminal Investigator$126,730

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 forensic accounting schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Cumberland. The closest is Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Vincent College (55.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Maryland are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($126,730), Financial Examiner ($102,980), Accountant and Auditor ($89,370). 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 forensic accounting 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 forensic accounting?

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 31, 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.