Best Cloud Computing Schools Near Charleston, WV (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Charleston, West Virginia has 16 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $24,838 per year for indexed programs. Charleston has a population of about 47,918. Median household income is $64,512 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston, WV metro area, the top-earning cloud computing-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cloud Computing Schools to Charleston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cloud computing programs near Charleston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charleston 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 Charleston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV 17.5 miles from Charleston BOC Score 36.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marshall University

Huntington, WV 43.4 miles from Charleston BOC Score 54.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,354
Avg net price $7,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 111.4 miles from Charleston BOC Score 50.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,857
Avg net price $9,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 126.1 miles from Charleston BOC Score 67.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV 126.4 miles from Charleston BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,912
Avg net price $15,520/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV 211.6 miles from Charleston BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Avg net price $11,956/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV 211.6 miles from Charleston BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,900
Avg net price $25,751/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV 213.2 miles from Charleston BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,409
Avg net price $9,597/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cloud Computing Wages Near Charleston

Charleston is part of the Charleston, WV metro area (BLS area code 16620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Network Architect$131,210Charleston, WV$147,926
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$72,040Charleston, WV$81,218
Software Developer$122,980Charleston, WV$138,647
Information Security Analyst$64,840Charleston, WV$73,100

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.

Charleston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,918Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,512Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cloud computing schools are near Charleston, WV?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs near Charleston. The closest is BridgeValley Community & Technical College in South Charleston, WV (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State Community College (75.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cloud computing roles near Charleston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cloud computing-related roles near Charleston are: Computer Network Architect ($131,210), Software Developer ($122,980), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($72,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Charleston?

Huntington, WV is 43.7 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study cloud computing?

Charleston’s median household income of $64,512 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Charleston

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

Data verified: August 11, 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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