by our College Data Analytics Team
[Cloud Computing](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/cloud-computing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools to find the best return on investment for cloud computing students.
What’s on this page:
The right cloud computing school can pay off for years to come. That is why we developed our Best Value Cloud Computing Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Cloud Computing Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Learn more about our methodology
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the cloud computing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is El Centro College, our #1 best value for cloud computing in the United States. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Students borrow a median of $13,417 to complete the cloud computing program here. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $45,650. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Victoria College one of the best values for cloud computing. Located in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $10,910. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from Victoria College generally make around $50,201. That is a strong return on a $10,910 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Northwest Vista College one of the best values for cloud computing. Northwest Vista College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. In-state tuition and fees average $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,189 to complete the cloud computing program here. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $29,349. Set against $9,189 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in cloud computing will find it at Delaware County Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,930, while out-of-state students pay about $15,540. Students borrow a median of $14,866 to complete the cloud computing program here. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from Delaware County Community College generally make around $40,102. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in cloud computing will find it at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $35,850. That is a strong return on a $9,980 median debt.
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #6 spot for cloud computing value this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the cloud computing program here. Cloud Computing graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Laredo Community College came in at #7 for value in cloud computing this year. Set in the city of Laredo, Laredo Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, compared with $5,748 for out-of-state students. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Cloud Computing graduates of Laredo Community College earn a median of $41,354 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,000 median debt.
Purdue University Global came in at #8 for value in cloud computing this year. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $10,101 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,412. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $36,778 in student loans. Cloud Computing graduates of Purdue University Global earn a median of $54,278 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,778 median debt.
Weber State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value cloud computing schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $71,941. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Collin County Community College District landed the #10 spot for cloud computing value this year. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,014 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,064 for out-of-state students. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $42,177. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bismarck State College came in at #11 for value in cloud computing this year. Set in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,247 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,331 for out-of-state students. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $19,101 in student loans. Cloud Computing graduates of Bismarck State College earn a median of $61,364 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,101 median debt.
Grand Rapids Community College landed the #12 spot for cloud computing value this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,179, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $11,780 in student loans. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $41,689. That is a strong return on a $11,780 median debt.
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #13 spot for cloud computing value this year. Louisiana Delta Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,159. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $14,024. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from Louisiana Delta Community College generally make around $35,839. Set against $14,024 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value cloud computing schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,110, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $18,038 in student loans. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $52,440. That is a strong return on a $18,038 median debt.
Delgado Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value cloud computing schools. Delgado Community College is a large public school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,279. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $25,283 in student loans. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $36,073. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northshore Technical Community College landed the #16 spot for cloud computing value this year. Located in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,299 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $14,815. Cloud Computing graduates of Northshore Technical Community College earn a median of $28,518 early in their careers. Set against $14,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #17 position for value in cloud computing this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $48,077. That is a strong return on a $26,330 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
Blinn College placed #18 among the best values for cloud computing. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,890 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,370 for out-of-state students. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $43,408. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Waukesha County Technical College earned the #19 position for value in cloud computing this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $16,595. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $46,398. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Erwin Technical College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value cloud computing schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a small public institution. Students borrow a median of $13,595 to complete the cloud computing program here. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $23,744. That is a strong return on a $13,595 median debt.
Howard Community College came in at #21 for value in cloud computing this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Howard Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,599, with out-of-state students paying around $10,836. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $18,115. Cloud Computing graduates of Howard Community College earn a median of $56,172 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Capital Community College landed the #22 spot for cloud computing value this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Cloud Computing graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value cloud computing schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Cloud Computing graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans. Soon after graduation, cloud computing degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Western Governors University placed #24 among the best values for cloud computing. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete the cloud computing program here. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $74,771. Set against $23,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa Community College placed #25 among the best values for cloud computing. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for cloud computing graduates is $13,750. Early-career cloud computing graduates make about $54,730. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt.
These schools also delivered strong value for cloud computing this year:
Cloud Computing is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. Browse the parent area of study.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 40 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 40 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.