C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
25/100 · earnings-weighted

Allegany College of Maryland

2-Year Public
📍 Cumberland, Maryland 21502
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,665
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,279
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Allegany College of Maryland ▼

22% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$159,912
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,032
1-Year Change
+8.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Allegany College of Maryland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,476
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,534
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,702
Median debt at graduation
39.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 8th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Allegany College of Maryland

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,303$77,757-4%#576 of 962#930$16,551
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$51,136$67,669+9%#95 of 237#169—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$53,706$61,004-7%#367 of 560#531$16,375
Management Information Systems and Services$29,828$50,373-11%#16 of 16#16—
Business/Commerce—$47,539-5%#122 of 205#182—
Education—$46,605+12%#6 of 31#23—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,637$42,083-5%#529 of 947#838$11,879
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$40,834-13%#336 of 426#420—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$34,372$38,763-8%#382 of 476#453$12,173
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians—$35,703-49%#8 of 8#8$16,000
Communications Technologies/Technicians—$29,787-16%———

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Allegany College of Maryland Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $159,912
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,032/mo — vs ~$722/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21545 (5.1% cap, Mount Savage)

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🏆 Where Allegany College of Maryland Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 19 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,220 $11,220
Room $6,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $25,150 $28,120

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
41%
Take Out Loans
$9,279
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,331
$30,001 - $48,000$8,364
$48,001 - $75,000$11,304
$75,001 - $110,000$12,989
$110,001+$14,882

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 167 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 80 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 51 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 37 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 33 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 16 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 14 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 14 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 13 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 13 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 12 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 11 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 11 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 9 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 8 grads/yr Education, General 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Allegany College of Maryland's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer programmers
$99k/yr 121,200 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Student Demographics

2,665
Total Students
70%
Women
36%
Traditional Age (18-24)
22%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 4%
Black 11%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 21%
Off-Campus (Renters) 22%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~594 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%
25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Allegany College of Maryland?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Allegany College of Maryland?
Tuition at Allegany College of Maryland is $8,220 for in-state students and $11,220 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,279.
What is the graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland?
The graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Allegany College of Maryland a good school?
Allegany College of Maryland has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Allegany College of Maryland?
Allegany College of Maryland has a total enrollment of 2,665 students.
Is there rental demand near Allegany College of Maryland?
Yes! Approximately 22% of students at Allegany College of Maryland live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 594 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cumberland area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology