Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Cumberland, MD (2026)

Cumberland, Maryland has 8 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,104 to $48,986 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 speech pathology-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $99,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Cumberland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer speech pathology 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.

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


Speech Pathology Wages Near Cumberland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maryland, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$99,190
Audiologist$91,260
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$43,680

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 speech pathology schools are near Cumberland, MD?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Cumberland. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (63.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (92.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles in Maryland?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles in Maryland are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($99,190), Audiologist ($91,260), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($43,680). 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 speech pathology 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 speech pathology?

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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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 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.