Allegany College of Maryland

Allegany College of Maryland is a public two-year institution located in Cumberland, Maryland. The college enrolls 3,196 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).

Allegany College offers a wide array of certificate programs across health, technology, and trades. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Technical offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, and Communications Technology/Technician, as well as Culinary Arts/Chef Training.

Cumberland is located in western Maryland near the borders of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, making Allegany College a regional hub for career and technical education serving students across the tri-state area. The college provides pathways in healthcare, trades, and technology relevant to local workforce needs.