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Cloud Computing


6 Certificates 2 Associate Degrees
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Ignite your potential with our Cloud Computing degrees and certificates. They are designed to equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology, from virtualization and networking to infrastructure management and security.

Cloud Computing at a Glance

6 Certificates

2-8 months to complete1

$891-$1,782 tuition2


  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland3
2 Degrees

2 years to complete1

$5,940 tuition2


  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland3

What Can I Study?

I Want to Go to Work

  • Credit Certificates


  • Associate Degrees


Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Develop the skills to support and manage cloud technology, the virtual computing services used worldwide, and you can jump into a fast-growing job field. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

Computer Network Architectsat work

Computer Network Architects

$63/hr

Median Salary

714

Job Openings

+23%

Projected Outlook


Top Skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Programming
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Systems Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
Computer Network Support Specialistsat work

Computer Network Support Specialists

$34/hr

Median Salary

470

Job Openings

+20%

Projected Outlook


Top Skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Systems Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
Computer Systems Analystsat work

Computer Systems Analysts

$56/hr

Median Salary

1760

Job Openings

+24%

Projected Outlook


Top Skills:

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Active Listening
  • Systems Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
Software Developersat work

Software Developers

$63/hr

Median Salary

6410

Job Openings

+28%

Projected Outlook

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences by the Numbers

8.6%Expected three-year growth in the job market for computer programmers

$45.86Median hourly wage for computer programmers

$42.94Median hourly wage for network and systems administrators

7000+Job openings in the software development field

Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review your options. All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth.
Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

Updated September 10, 2025