OVERVIEW
A Cloud Computing Degree with AWS and Azure Specializations
Demand for skilled cloud professionals has increased dramatically in recent years. A career in cloud computing involves designing, developing, and implementing cloud computing policies for an organization. The main responsibilities are managing an organization’s infrastructure and providing a secure environment. Want to deepen your expertise with cloud computing platforms like Amazon, AWS, and Microsoft Azure? A Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing will position you to support organizations with their:
- Servers
- Networks
- Storage
- Development
- Applications
- Ongoing maintenance and security
You can earn while you learn with this online cloud computing degree. Top technology certifications, such as Amazon (AWS) and Microsoft (Azure), are built into the IT degree program and do not add time or additional costs—but do add to your résumé as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your degree!
Choose An Optional Specialization
WGU’s unique bachelor's degree in cloud computing gives you the option to further specialize beyond cloud foundations to help you build custom-tailored skills in the area that’s most pertinent to your work and career goals. Gaining an in-depth knowledge of platforms like AWS and Azure can set you apart when you look for jobs or promotions. Our courses help you earn industry-desired certifications that open the door to career opportunities.
Should You Choose a Specialization?
The foundational cloud program at WGU offers critical coursework in:
- Foundational technology
- Networking
- Security
- Cloud computing architecture
- Development and operations, as well as industry certifications.
Additionally, students can choose a specialization area: Azure or AWS.
All Students enroll in the foundational program to begin their cloud education. This core cloud program provides a more holistic education and includes 16 certifications in Azure, AWS, CompTIA, LPI, and Axelos. Students can then choose to finish in the foundational program, or to pursue an additional specialization for their cloud experience.
The Azure specialization emphasizes in-depth knowledge and application of Azure cloud technology, solutions, and services and includes 16 certifications in Azure, CompTIA, LPI, and Axelos.
The AWS specialization emphasizes in-depth knowledge and application of AWS cloud technology, solutions, and services and includes 16 certifications in AWS, CompTIA, Azure, LPI, and Axelos.
63% of graduates finish within
37 Months*
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
*WGU Internal Data
Tuition per six-month term is
$4,085
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their business management degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Certifications in this program
16
This online cloud computing program includes 16 top industry certifications, helping enhance your résumé before you even graduate.
*WGU Internal Data
COURSES
Cloud Computing Courses
Program consists of 37 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Our Bachelor of Science Cloud Computing degree program was designed, and is regularly updated, with input from key experts on our Information Technology Program Council. In addition to core IT skills, the program focuses on cloud technologies, security, networking, scripting, emerging technologies, and server administration.
Earning a bachelor’s degree designed by industry experts adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. The experts who make up our IT Program Council know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of cloud computing.
The B.S. Cloud Computing program is an all-online program. You’ll complete program requirements independently, with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You’ll be required to complete at least 12 competency units for each 6-month term. Each course is typically three or four units. There’s no limit on the number of units you can complete each term, so the more courses you complete, the quicker you can finish your program.
Students take many of the same courses within the different cloud specializations. Students begin in the foundational coursework and can complete that unspecialized track, or they can opt to take some specialized courses and earn specialized certifications in AWS or Azure.
An unofficial estimated 14 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 27 courses.
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credit. You may recieve more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have.
Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.
Courses in the Foundational Program
Courses in the Azure Specialization
Courses in the AWS Specialization
37 Courses
Program consists of 37 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Capstone Project
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—this project consists of a technical work proposal, the proposal’s implementation, and a post-implementation report that describes the graduate’s experience.
Skills For Your Résumé
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.
- AWS Certified Security Specialty: Proficiently administered Amazon Web Services' (AWS) organizational-appropriate features.
- SQL (Programming Language): Created structured query language (SQL) scripts to perform needed tasks, facilitating efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
- Microsoft Azure: Successfully implemented Microsoft Azure cloud processing solutions, optimizing cloud-based services and applications to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
- JavaScript (Programming Language): Developed modular scripts using JavaScript, streamlining code maintenance and promoting code reusability for improved software development efficiency.
- Problem Solving: Analyzed data to determine the nature and extent of a problem.
- Verbal Communication Skills: Deployed skilled communication methods to effectively deliver a message, ensuring clear and concise communication with stakeholders, clients, and team members to achieve project objectives and maintain positive working relationships.
“I am glad WGU gave me the opportunity to complete my degree without needing to miss a day of work. All that hard work paid off! Only a year into my degree program at WGU I had earned 7 industry certifications and was promoted to Lead Technology Specialist. And now, I also have a bachelor’s degree!”
—Armando Martinez
B.S. Cloud Computing
WGU vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS
$350*
Included with your tuition cost
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
*The cost of valuable industry certification exams can range from $150 to $400. At WGU, we offer vouchers for certification exams, so the cost is included in your tuition price. Students may have to pay additional fees for membership to complete the certification requirements.
Traditional Universities
AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS
$350*
AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS
Included with your tuition cost
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
TRANSFER CREDITS
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
*The cost of valuable industry certification exams can range from $150 to $400. At WGU, we offer vouchers for certification exams, so the cost is included in your tuition price. Students may have to pay additional fees for membership to complete the certification requirements.
Why WGU?
Earning Potential
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, just two years after graduation, WGU grads report earning $22,200 more per year, and that amount increases to $30,300 four years after graduation.
On Your Schedule
No class times, no assignment deadlines. You are in charge of your learning and schedule. You can move through your courses as quickly as you master the material, meaning you can graduate faster.
Entirely Online
The cloud computing bachelor's degree at WGU is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation—it's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
IT CERTIFICATIONS
3rd Party Cloud Computing Certifications Included
Industry certifications in this degree program include CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft Azure, LPI, and Axelos. The cost of these certifications is included in your tuition price, helping you save money as you enhance your skills. Earning certifications before you’ve even finished your degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will immediately boost your résumé.
WGU Cloud Computing Certificates
In addition to industry certifications, you will have the flexibility to earn WGU certificates aligned with the specific track you choose. These certificates include:
- AWS Cloud Security. This embedded certificate includes courses drawn primarily from the AWS track. It focuses on skills for current and emerging roles in cloud architecture, development, and security specific to AWS. It is currently not a standalone credential.
- AWS DevOps. This embedded certificate includes courses drawn primarily from the AWS track. It focuses on skills for current and emerging roles in cloud architecture, development, and security specific to AWS. It is currently not a standalone credential.
- Azure Cloud Security. This embedded certificate includes courses drawn primarily from the Azure track. It focuses on skills for current and emerging roles in cloud architecture, development, and security specific to Azure. It is currently not a standalone credential.
- Azure DevOps. This embedded certificate includes courses drawn primarily from the Azure track. It focuses on skills for current and emerging roles in cloud development, engineering, and DevOps.
All cloud students earn the following certifications in their program:
- A+
- Cloud+
- Network+
- Project+
- Security+
Additional, stackable CompTIA Certifications:
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
- CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP)
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
- CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)
- ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
*Subject to vendor availability.
^ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.
- LPI Linux Essentials
Certifications in the foundational program also include:
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Certifications in the AWS specialization also include:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Developer
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator-Associate
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
Certifications in the Azure specialization also include:
- Azure Fundamentals
- Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
- Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
- Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
COST & TIME
An Affordable Online Cloud Computing Degree
By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
A College Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
*WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life—and All the Demands on Your Time
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.
"Having the freedom to work through course material at my own pace rather than waiting week-to-week for new assignments allowed me to complete a bachelor's degree in less than 18 months. The course material often uses real-world examples that explain how to apply the knowledge learned. Several of the courses use industry certification exams as the final assessment, which is a nice bonus to compliment any degree.”
—Jerry Ingram
B.S. Cloud Computing
CAREER OUTLOOK
Achieve Success with a Highly Respected Cloud Computing Degree and IT Certifications
The B.S. in Cloud Computing degree program at WGU will prepare you with the cutting-edge network server administration skills that employers demand, as well as recognized industry cloud and system certifications like:
- Amazon Web Services Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
- AWS DevOps
- AWS Security
Businesses of all sizes and in all industries rely on cloud services to store, share, and manage their valuable digital assets. This cloud degree is designed with built-in certifications to prepare you for real-world experiences, ensuring you'll become a part of the future of cloud computing and digital transformation in your company.
Return on Your Investment
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2023 Harris Poll Survey of 1,655 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
3%
Employment of network and computer systems administrators, one of the many career options for cloud computing graduates, is projected to grow 3% by the year 2031.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn About All the Job Opportunities in Cloud Computing
Some of the job titles a graduate of this cloud computing bachelor’s degree program are qualified for include:
- Cloud Architect
- Cloud Developer
- AWS Cloud Architect
- AWS Cloud Engineer
- Azure Cloud Architect
- Azure Cloud Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Automation Engineer
- Cloud Administrator
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- IT Security Analyst
- Web Developer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer Network Architect
- App Developer
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
ADMISSIONS
Cloud Computing Admissions Requirements
To be considered for enrollment into this program, you must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following:
- Option 1: Submit all transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Option 2: Possess a bachelor's or associate degree (A.A, A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Option 3: Submit official record of completion of a transferable IT certification, some of which may provide transfer credit into various programs.
- Option 4: Submit all high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Option 5: Submit all transcripts documenting completion of previous IT coursework. IT coursework must be 300 level or higher.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.
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Transfer Credits
FAQs About Cloud Computing
- General IT Program Questions
- Cloud Computing Questions
You should speak with an Enrollment Counselor. WGU can often provide advice or resources to help a prospective student fulfill enrollment prerequisites.
When you enroll in a WGU degree program, our goal is to see you through to graduation. Admission requirements are designed to increase your likelihood of success. Years of data and experience with the nontraditional students WGU serves have shown us how various types of academic and professional experience can be highly important in helping a student persist to graduation. Industry certifications are one of many ways a student can meet eligibility.
WGU has an obligation to our graduates—and their current and future employers—to ensure WGU alumni have mastered the most up-to-date, current competencies and skills needed in the workplace. Recency of certifications helps us ensure that students have demonstrated competency in skills as they are needed in today's working world.
As a full-time student, you will be required to maintain a minimum pace of 12 competency units (CUs) per term for undergraduate programs or 8 CUs per term for graduate programs. However, there is no maximum speed—once you complete a course, you move immediately to the next, and you complete a course not by waiting for the syllabus, the professor, or the rest of the class. You progress by learning the material and proving it—so you can move through your coursework at the speed of your own learning and experience.
Instructors are highly educated, experienced experts in the subject matter of a course. Unlike in a traditional university where going to class means listening to an instructor lecture while you take notes and try to learn in a group setting, WGU's Instructors provide one-on-one instruction and support when you need it—tailoring the instruction to your precise needs when you need it. Instructors also provide additional resources, lead topical discussions in online communities, and find countless other ways to bring a specific course to life for students.
A degree in cloud computing can be a great way to enhance your skills and résumé. In this degree program you will learn about cloud applications, deployment and operations, cloud architecture, data virtualization, and much more. This can help you boost your earning potential, be prepared for a new role, and more.
There are a wide variety of degree programs available in IT and computing, including:
- Cloud computing
- Information technology
- Computer science
- Software development
- And more
Cloud computing can be challenging, but it is also a thrilling discipline in the IT field. If you enjoy math, science, puzzles, and coding, then a degree in cloud computing can give you all the skills and credentials you need to thrive in this lucrative career.
- Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing (Multi-cloud)
- Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing (AWS)
- Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing (Azure)
A specialized cloud computing track in Azure or AWS provides you with in-depth knowledge relating to the cloud computing platform that is most relevant to your goals. Earning a degree with specific certifications in AWS or Azure allows you to show your specific expertise and will prove beneficial when it comes time to interview for new roles or promotions within your current organization.
The track you choose depends on your interests, career goals, and the needs of your current organization if you currently work in cloud computing. Determine your career goals or read the landscape in your current work situation to decide on the best track for you. We also have Enrollment Counselors who can assess your situation and provide guidance.
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