2025 Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master's Degree Schools in Colorado

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #203 out of 343 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Colorado to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Combined, these schools handed out 27 master's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to atmospheric sciences & meteorology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other atmospheric sciences & meteorology students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt atmospheric sciences & meteorology students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized atmospheric sciences & meteorology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The meteorology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Master's Degree Schools in Colorado.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology in Colorado

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for atmospheric sciences & meteorology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Colorado Schools for a Master's in Meteorology

1

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

14 Annual Graduates

University of Colorado Boulder is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boulder.More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from University of Colorado Boulder

2

Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

13 Annual Graduates

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. Colorado State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in atmospheric sciences & meteorology from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	164	4
Wyoming	53	2

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Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Related Rankings by Major

Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Meteorology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	27

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geological & Earth Sciences	54
Chemistry	45
Physics	44
Astronomy & Astrophysics	17
Materials Sciences	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.