Compare 13 Cloud Computing. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $80,802. Top programs: $111,413+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Cloud Computing tells a different story. Across 13 programs, earnings range from $55,000 to $111,000—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A Boston technical school outranks programs at larger, more recognized universities, confirming that the name above the door doesn't determine what graduates earn.
Topping the list, Wentworth Institute of Technology's Cloud Computing program delivers $111,000 in median earnings—well above the $81,000 field average. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities follows at $101,000, and Illinois State University, a regional public, posts $91,000. Three very different institutions, all clustered near the top. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 in student loans and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing squarely in the 'Excellent' category. For families factoring in parent loans, Minnesota still leads: the combined family burden holds at 8.6%—'Good' by GPS standards—on $45,000 in total borrowing against $101,000 in earnings.
Highest program earnings: $111,413
Strong outcomes ($111,413) with 91% acceptance
3.4% payment burden | Excellent
8.6% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $111,413 | 33 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $100,554 | 32 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $91,007 | 19 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #4 | $90,953 | 7 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Good | |
| #5 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $81,700 | 19 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,117 | Challenging |
| #6 | $79,939 | 30 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Good | |
| #7 | $77,401 | 21 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $77,269 | 45 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #9 | $74,385 | 12 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Kean UniversityPublic | $72,483 | 63 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $69,737 | 30 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,037 | Manageable |
| #12 | $68,293 | 109 | $22,858 | Excellent | $14,638 | Good | |
| #13 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $55,286 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
