Best Online Nursing Programs in Cumberland, MD (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cumberland, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering nursing 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Cumberland

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

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

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD 1.2 miles from Cumberland BOC Score53.1
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#2

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 9.7 miles from Cumberland BOC Score55.9
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#3

Mineral County Vocational Technical Center

Keyser, WV 20.1 miles from Cumberland BOC Score72.5
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#4

Somerset County Technology Center

Somerset, PA 28.5 miles from Cumberland BOC Score66.3
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#5

James Rumsey Technical Institute

Martinsburg, WV 44.4 miles from Cumberland BOC Score74.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
Registered Nurse$99,790
Licensed Practical Nurse$74,660
Nurse Anesthetist$223,140
Nurse Midwife$140,120
Nurse Practitioner$131,110
Nursing Assistant$43,240

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)
Nursing-related employment in Allegany County1,100 workers, 34 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Cumberland. The closest is Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland, MD (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is James Rumsey Technical Institute (44.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Maryland are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,140), Nurse Midwife ($140,120), Nurse Practitioner ($131,110). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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: 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.

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