Compare 284 ABET-accredited cloud computing bachelor's degree programs using data from IPEDS 2024 and BLS 2024. Our rankings analyze graduation rates, tuition costs, student-faculty ratios, and career outcomes.
$134,050 median salary · 73% graduation rate
Ranked #1 among online cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (88.9/100): 73% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, 12 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 46% graduation rate
Ranked #2 among online cloud computing bachelor's programs by Hakia Score (88.9/100): 46% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $8,180 in-state tuition, 356 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 50% graduation rate
Ranked #3 among online cloud computing bachelor's programs by Hakia Score (87.7/100): 50% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $10,080 in-state tuition, 34 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 40% graduation rate
Ranked #4 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (86.9/100): 40% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $5,154 in-state tuition, 24 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 70% graduation rate
Ranked #5 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (86.5/100): 70% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $3,335 in-state tuition, 7 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 32% graduation rate
Ranked #6 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (84.8/100): 32% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $4,662 in-state tuition, 21 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 69% graduation rate
Ranked #7 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (83.8/100): 69% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $12,668 in-state tuition, 1 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 61% graduation rate
Ranked #8 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (80.4/100): 61% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $23,856 in-state tuition, 6 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 30% graduation rate
Ranked #9 among cloud computing associate's programs by Hakia Score (75.1/100): 30% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $2,400 in-state tuition, 6 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
$134,050 median salary · 84% graduation rate
Ranked #10 among cloud computing master's programs by Hakia Score (75/100): 84% graduation rate, $134,050 median salary, $67,420 in-state tuition, 43 graduates a year. Federal data, IPEDS 2024 and BLS.
Hakia ranks Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College's online associate's cloud computing program #1. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: fully online. Location: Goodland, KS | Type: Public | Graduation Rate: 73% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 88.9
Hakia ranks Western Governors University's online bachelor's cloud computing program #2. Degree: Bachelor's. Delivery: fully online. Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Type: Private nonprofit | Tuition: $8,180/year | Graduation Rate: 46% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 88.9
Hakia ranks Purdue University Global's online bachelor's cloud computing program #3. Degree: Bachelor's. Delivery: fully online. Location: West Lafayette, IN | Type: Public | Tuition: $10,080/year | Graduation Rate: 50% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 87.7
Hakia ranks Ivy Tech Community College's associate's cloud computing program #4. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Indianapolis, IN | Type: Public | Tuition: $5,154/year | Graduation Rate: 40% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 86.9
Hakia ranks Central Louisiana Technical Community College's associate's cloud computing program #5. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Alexandria, LA | Type: Public | Tuition: $3,335/year | Graduation Rate: 70% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 86.5
Hakia ranks Dallas College's associate's cloud computing program #6. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Dallas, TX | Type: Public | Tuition: $4,662/year | Graduation Rate: 32% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 84.8
Hakia ranks Laurel Business Institute's associate's cloud computing program #7. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Uniontown, PA | Type: Private for-profit | Tuition: $12,668/year | Graduation Rate: 69% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 83.8
Hakia ranks Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's associate's cloud computing program #8. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL | Type: Private nonprofit | Tuition: $23,856/year | Graduation Rate: 61% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 80.4
Hakia ranks Laredo College's associate's cloud computing program #9. Degree: Associate's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Laredo, TX | Type: Public | Tuition: $2,400/year | Graduation Rate: 30% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 75.1
Hakia ranks George Washington University's master's cloud computing program #10. Degree: Master's. Delivery: on-campus. Location: Washington, DC | Type: Private nonprofit | Tuition: $67,420/year | Graduation Rate: 84% | Median Salary: $134,050 | Score: 75.0
| School | Location | Type | Tuition | Grad Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private | $7,710 | N/A | 77/100 |
| #2 Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Public | $5,614 | 92% | 64.5/100 |
| #3 Kean University | Union, NJ | Public | $11,135 | 91% | 60/100 |
| #4 NUC University | Bayamon, PR | For-Profit | $7,314 | 74% | 57.5/100 |
| #5 Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Public | $5,471 | 92% | 57.5/100 |
Data from IPEDS 2024. Tuition shown is in-state for public schools.
| Rank | Program & School | Delivery | Annual Tuition | Grad Rate | Median Salary | Hakia Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical CollegeGoodland, KS · Public | Online | — | 73% | $134,050 | 88.9 |
| #2 | Bachelor's in Cloud Computing Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit | Online | $8,180 | 46% | $134,050 | 88.9 |
| #3 | Bachelor's in Cloud Computing Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette, IN · Public | Online | $10,080 | 50% | $134,050 | 87.7 |
| #4 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN · Public | On-campus | $5,154 | 40% | $134,050 | 86.9 |
| #5 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria, LA · Public | On-campus | $3,335 | 70% | $134,050 | 86.5 |
| #6 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Dallas CollegeDallas, TX · Public | On-campus | $4,662 | 32% | $134,050 | 84.8 |
| #7 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Laurel Business InstituteUniontown, PA · Private for-profit | On-campus | $12,668 | 69% | $134,050 | 83.8 |
| #8 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit | On-campus | $23,856 | 61% | $134,050 | 80.4 |
| #9 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Laredo CollegeLaredo, TX · Public | On-campus | $2,400 | 30% | $134,050 | 75.1 |
| #10 | Master's in Cloud Computing George Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit | On-campus | $67,420 | 84% | $134,050 | 75.0 |
| #11 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Asher CollegeSacramento, CA · Private for-profit | On-campus | — | 56% | $134,050 | 73.1 |
| #12 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI · Public | On-campus | $4,485 | 29% | $134,050 | 72.7 |
| #13 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Victoria CollegeVictoria, TX · Public | On-campus | $2,904 | 29% | $134,050 | 71.8 |
| #14 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe, LA · Public | On-campus | $3,214 | 30% | $134,050 | 71.0 |
| #15 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit | On-campus | $25,214 | 66% | $134,050 | 70.1 |
| #16 | Bachelor's in Cloud Computing Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD · Public | On-campus | $5,698 | 41% | $134,050 | 69.5 |
| #17 | Associate's in Cloud Computing River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales, LA · Public | On-campus | $3,335 | 30% | $134,050 | 69.3 |
| #18 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney, TX · Public | On-campus | $3,750 | 20% | $134,050 | 67.7 |
| #19 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA · Public | Online | $3,214 | 24% | $134,050 | 66.3 |
| #20 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Finger Lakes Community CollegeCanandaigua, NY · Public | On-campus | $5,376 | 30% | $134,050 | 66.3 |
| #21 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT · Public | On-campus | $4,608 | 24% | $134,050 | 64.8 |
| #22 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI · Public | Online | $6,360 | 18% | $134,050 | 62.0 |
| #23 | Associate's in Cloud Computing Blinn College DistrictBrenham, TX · Public | Online | $3,690 | 11% | $134,050 | 61.8 |
| #24 | Bachelor's in Cloud Computing Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN · Private for-profit | Online | $14,400 | 20% | $134,050 | 56.2 |
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analysis of 284 ABET-accredited cloud computing bachelor's degree programs reveals significant growth in both program availability and career prospects. Using data from IPEDS 2024 and BLS 2024, we evaluated programs based on graduation rates, tuition costs, student-faculty ratios, and graduate employment outcomes.
Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 98% job growth for cloud architects and 35% growth for general cloud computing roles through 2032. This growth is driving demand for qualified graduates from accredited programs that provide both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience with platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Public universities continue to offer the best value, with median in-state tuition of $14,850 compared to $42,750 at private institutions. However, private schools often provide smaller class sizes and more specialized cloud computing tracks. The data shows that graduates from both public and private programs achieve similar starting salaries, making public schools an attractive option for cost-conscious students. For additional insights on cloud certifications, see our AWS Certifications Roadmap 2025 and Azure Certification Paths.
Ensure high availability and performance of cloud-based systems through monitoring, automation, and incident response procedures.
Cloud computing degree costs vary significantly by institution type and location. Public universities offer the best value for in-state students, with median tuition of $14,850 compared to $42,750 at private institutions. However, generous financial aid at top private schools can make them competitive for students from lower-income families.
Students should explore cloud computing-specific scholarships offered by major technology companies. AWS, Microsoft, and Google all offer educational grants and scholarships for students pursuing cloud computing education. Additionally, many programs qualify for federal financial aid, and students should complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and subsidized loans.
For students concerned about cost, consider starting at a community college with strong transfer agreements to four-year institutions. This pathway can reduce total degree cost by $20,000-$40,000 while still providing access to top-tier programs for the final two years of study.
The following section provides in-depth analysis of the top 5 cloud computing bachelor's programs, examining their unique strengths, student outcomes, and program features. Each profile includes detailed information about curriculum, faculty, industry partnerships, and graduate employment data.
Cloud computing programs are concentrated in states with strong technology sectors, though quality programs exist nationwide. California leads with 42 accredited programs, followed by Texas (28), New York (24), and Pennsylvania (19). Students should consider both program quality and regional job markets when selecting schools, as proximity to major tech hubs can provide valuable internship and employment opportunities.
Based on 742 programs from IPEDS 2024
Ranking 24 cloud computing programs by graduation rate, selectivity, outcomes, and price, Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College's Associate's in Cloud Computing comes out first. The Hakia Score is computed from IPEDS 2024 and BLS data with no paid placement. 7 of them can be earned fully online.
Number of graduates per year in this specific field (CIP code). Larger programs indicate established departments with more resources, course offerings, and career services. Measured from IPEDS Completions data.
Percentage of students completing their degree within 150% of expected time (6 years for bachelor's, 3 years for associate's). Higher rates indicate better student support and program quality. Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates survey.
Admission rate (lower = more selective). More selective institutions have stronger academic environments and more competitive graduates. For open-admission institutions, we use graduation rates as a proxy for quality.
National salary data for cloud computing graduates, factored into institutional scores based on job market strength.
Overall quality using all four factors weighted as shown above. Ideal for students seeking the strongest academic experience.
Same methodology, filtered to schools with fully online or hybrid options (IPEDS Distance Education data). Some schools may have lower graduation rates due to different student demographics.
Ranked primarily by net cost (tuition minus average institutional aid), with quality factors as tiebreakers. Best for cost-conscious students.
Institutional characteristics, enrollment data, graduation rates, and tuition information
Occupational employment and wage statistics for cloud computing roles
Job growth projections for cloud computing and related occupations
Industry standards and certification requirements for cloud computing programs
Federal education data and program accreditation information
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