by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 61 U.S. colleges awarded 1,612 degrees and certificates in Cloud Computing. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 32% of graduates. College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Cloud Computing Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $49,181 one year after completing, rising to $64,713 after four years.
A major in Cloud Computing explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Design And Implement Enterprise Software Systems That Rely On Distributed Computing And Service-Oriented Architecture, Including Databases, Web Services, Cloud Computing, And Mobile Apps. Includes Instruction In Data Management, Distributed And Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software Architecture, Enterprise And Cloud Security, Mobile Systems And Applications, Server Administration, And Web Development.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., cloud computing is a widely-pursued major, with 1,612 degrees awarded annually. 61 colleges award cloud computing degrees, an average of 26 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 440.
By level, the 1,612 awards include 215 certificates, 152 associate degrees, 514 bachelor’s degrees and 492 master’s degrees.
Women earned 20% of cloud computing degrees and certificates in the latest year (318 of 1,612). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (696) and Black or African American (259), and international students earned 110.
College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Cloud Computing Schools ranking, including 9 for associate degrees, 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks cloud computing schools within 5 states. In all, 61 colleges offer cloud computing programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Cloud Computing Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common cloud computing credential is the bachelor’s degree: 514 of the 1,612 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to cloud computing call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Engineering and Technology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a cloud computing degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 215 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 152 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 514 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 492 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to cloud computing, at 42.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 42.5% |
| Master’s degree | 24.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 19.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.8% |
| First professional degree | 0.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Cloud Computing, with an average median salary of $93,066; the strongest outlook belongs to Software Developers, at 13.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Computer Science Teacher, Faculty Member, College Faculty Member and Computer Science Adjunct Instructor.
The occupation related to cloud computing with the most projected jobs is Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,328,652.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,328,652 | -4.2% |
| Computer Programmers | 666,800 | 11.7% |
| Database Architects | 335,771 | 4.3% |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | 242,585 | 5.7% |
| Software Developers | 145,079 | 13.5% |
| Computer Network Architects | 144,537 | -0.0% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 128,152 | -3.8% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 113,258 | 3.9% |
Cloud Computing graduates earn a median $49,181 one year after completing their program, $64,713 after four years and $64,878 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,181 |
| 4 years | $64,713 |
| 5 years | $64,878 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to cloud computing is Database Architects, with a median salary of $148,480.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Computer Network Architects | $63,411 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $61,002 |
Cloud Computing has 2 similar majors in the Computer & Information Sciences field, which together award 15,153 degrees a year; the largest are Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (15,091) and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other (62). Browse all Computer & Information Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15,091 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other | 62 |
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