Best Innovation Schools Near Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 22 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $4,320 to $42,944 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 innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Innovation Schools to Cumberland

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

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 55.3 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 62.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,615
Avg net price $6,835/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD 73.0 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 71.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,449
Avg net price $9,465/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD 74.7 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 60.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD 104.7 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,020
Avg net price $11,133/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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

#6

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

#7

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

#8

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, MD 116.5 miles from Cumberland BOC Score 96.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,174
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Innovation Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$117,930
Management Analyst$121,680
Marketing Manager$154,160
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,490

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 innovation schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Cumberland. The closest is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA (42.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania Western University (66.3 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Maryland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,490), Marketing Manager ($154,160), Management Analyst ($121,680). 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 innovation 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 innovation?

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.