Best Cloud Computing Schools Near Meadville, PA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Meadville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $34,081 per year for indexed programs. Meadville has a population of about 12,723. Median household income is $46,012 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning cloud computing-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cloud Computing Schools to Meadville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cloud computing programs near Meadville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meadville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Meadville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA 32.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,452
Avg net price $19,444/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gannon University

Erie, PA 33.4 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,845
Avg net price $22,553/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA 33.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,558/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 40.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA 61.1 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,004
Avg net price $25,890/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 78.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 83.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 83.9 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania cloud computing page.

Cloud Computing Wages Near Meadville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Computer Network Architect$131,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,140
Software Developer$126,550
Information Security Analyst$117,770

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Meadville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,723Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cloud computing schools are near Meadville, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs near Meadville. The closest is Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA (32.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Ashtabula (39.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cloud computing roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cloud computing-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Computer Network Architect ($131,840), Software Developer ($126,550), Information Security Analyst ($117,770). Wages for Meadville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Erie instead of Meadville?

Erie, PA is 32.6 miles from Meadville and has its own set of local cloud computing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Meadville an affordable place to study cloud computing?

Meadville’s median household income of $46,012 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meadville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Meadville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Meadville:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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