by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 45 degrees and certificates in Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 76% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $40,631 one year after completing, rising to $62,453 after four years.
Studying Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology involves the study of Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other atmospheric sciences & meteorology draws strong interest, with 45 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award other atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 11.
By level, the 45 awards include 34 bachelor’s degrees, 9 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 58% of other atmospheric sciences & meteorology degrees and certificates in the latest year (26 of 45). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (31) and Hispanic or Latino (7), and international students earned 4.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other atmospheric sciences & meteorology schools within 1 state. In all, 8 colleges offer other atmospheric sciences & meteorology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other atmospheric sciences & meteorology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 34 of the 45 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other atmospheric sciences & meteorology call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other atmospheric sciences & meteorology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 34 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 9 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other atmospheric sciences & meteorology, at 31.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.6% |
| Master’s degree | 26.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.2% |
| Some college courses | 3.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology, with an average median salary of $114,730; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager and Space Studies Faculty Member.
The occupation related to other atmospheric sciences & meteorology with the most projected jobs is Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 615,002.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 615,002 | 10.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 59,685 | 7.3% |
Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology graduates earn a median $40,631 one year after completing their program, $62,453 after four years and $61,111 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,631 |
| 4 years | $62,453 |
| 5 years | $61,111 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other atmospheric sciences & meteorology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $77,973 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
Other Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology has 3 similar majors in the Physical Sciences field, which together award 1,252 degrees a year; the largest are Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General (965), Meteorology (276) and Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology (11). Browse all Physical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 965 |
| Meteorology | 276 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 11 |
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