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2027 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

27 Colleges in the United States
544 Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Degrees Awarded
$50,830 Avg Early-Career Salary

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their atmospheric sciences & meteorology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students.

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Best Schools for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology

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No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland College Park this year for atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program make about $57,901 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,836. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of California San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, ranking #2. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $60,797 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of California San Diego

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Graduates of the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program make about $41,519 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 23 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology, ranking #5. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program make about $63,111 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #6 among the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 35 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $43,494 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #7 position for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 10 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $41,026 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,311. Get the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #8 for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 15 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $59,622 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Read more about the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #9 spot for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 24 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $58,402 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Read more about the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. About 11 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #11 for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $55,861 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,373. Get the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology details for University Of Colorado Boulder

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #12 among the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 51 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $44,270. Typical student debt for the program is $21,900. Get the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology details for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 39 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $42,595 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of Georgia landed the #14 spot for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of Georgia

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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #15 among the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 44 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $41,430 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans. Read more about the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 20 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $36,790 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Graduates of the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program make about $60,527 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,798. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University Of Utah

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University earned the #18 position for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 27 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from Florida State University earn around $39,967 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,125. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Florida State University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $51,799 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete this degree. Get the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology details for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 18 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent data year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $41,515 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Students who receive their atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $49,755 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Northern Illinois University placed #22 among the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 15 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Northern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $52,308. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Northern Illinois University

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Iowa State University earned the #23 position for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 15 atmospheric sciences & meteorology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the atmospheric sciences & meteorology program make about $54,204 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,496 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Iowa State University

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Western Illinois University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree recipients from Western Illinois University generally make around $47,926. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $27,639 in student loans. See the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology program report for Western Illinois University

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #25 for atmospheric sciences & meteorology this year. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Millersville. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 20 atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees were awarded at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $47,049 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full atmospheric sciences & meteorology details for Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 27 Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s atmospheric sciences & meteorology ranking:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

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